Sudden orbital emphysema occurred during rhinoplasty operation

J Craniofac Surg. 2010 Mar;21(2):609-10. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e3181d08d1b.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Emphysema / etiology*
  • Eyelids / surgery
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Complications*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Nasal Septum / surgery
  • Orbital Diseases / etiology*
  • Retrobulbar Hemorrhage / diagnosis
  • Rhinoplasty / adverse effects*