Sudden orbital emphysema occurred during rhinoplasty operation.
In this paper, we are presenting the first case of accidental orbital emphysema as a complication of rhinoplasty operation, published in the literature. We have reviewed the literature for orbital-periorbital complications due to rhinoplasty operations and discussed the treatment choices for orbital emphysema.
Findikcioglu
Kemal
K
Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Konya Training and Research Hospital, Konya, Turkey. kemaldoctor@yahoo.com
Findikcioglu
Fulya
F
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004646:Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000601:surgery; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D019315:Retrobulbar Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000009:adverse effects*