Comminuted orbital blowout fracture after vigorous nose blowing that required repair.
A fracture of the orbital floor as a result of nose blowing is rare and we know of only three reported cases. We present a 40-year-old man who required repair of a blowout fracture of the orbital floor as a result of vigorous nose blowing. Patients who present with acute periorbital emphysema after nose blowing require careful assessment with potential blowout fractures in mind.
Rahmel
Benjamin B
BB
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Butterfield Street, Herston, QLD 4029, Australia. b.rahmel@bigpond.net.au
Scott
Cameron R
CR
Lynham
Anthony J
AJ
D000328:Adult; D001469:Barotrauma / Q000150:complications*; D004172:Diplopia / Q000209:etiology; D018460:Fractures, Comminuted / Q000209:etiology*; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009666:Nose / Q000293:injuries*; D009917:Orbital Fractures / Q000209:etiology*; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000209:etiology