Orbital Emphysema: A Rare Postoperative Complication

Orbital emphysema can be a rare and severe postoperative complication. Fast and critical diagnosis is essential to avoid permanent visual loss to the patient. Therefore, a case of a male patient victim of a motorcycle accident with a postoperative complication of orbital emphysema has been presented. The immediate diagnosis and treatment of the orbital emphysema revealed to be the main success factors for the resolution of this complication. Address correspondence and reprint requests to Breno dos Reis Fernandes, DDS, Department of Surgery and Integrated Clinic, Araçatuba School of Denstistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba 16015-050, Brazil; E-mail: brenofernandesctbmf@hotmail.com Received 20 April, 2018 Accepted 21 May, 2018 The authors report no conflicts of interest. © 2018 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.

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