Avulsion of globe following maxillofacial trauma.
Avulsion of the eye globe is a rare condition that is unexpected in maxillofacial trauma and results from severe trauma to the orbit and face. A search of the literature reveals very few reported cases. The present article reports a case of this singular, challenging condition and comments on several other related causes, pathophysiology mechanisms, risks, complications, and management.
Ribeirão Preto Dental School, FORP/USP, São Paulo, Brazil. thiago.ctbmf@yahoo.com.br
Thiago
T
de Santana Santos
André
A
Vajgel
Cyntia Ferreira
CF
Ribeiro
José Ricardo
JR
de Santana Júnior
Ewerton Santos
ES
Andrade Filho
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D015600:Glasgow Coma Scale; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D020221:Optic Nerve Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery