Paediatric Orbital Fractures : The Importance of Regular Thorough Eye Assessment and Appropriate Referral
Joint Authors
Kassam, Karim
Mills, Caroline
Rahim, Ishrat
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-11-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The paediatric orbital fracture should always raise alarm bells to all clinicians working in an emergency department.
A delay or failure in diagnosis and appropriate referral can result in rapidly developing and profound complications.
We present a boy of childhood age who sustained trauma to his eye during a bicycle injury.
Acceptance of the referral was based on no eye signs; however, on examination in our unit the eye had reduction in visual acuity, no pupillary reaction, and ophthalmoplegia.
CT scan suggested bone impinging on the globe and the child was rushed to theatre for removal of the bony fragment.
Postoperatively no improvement was noted and a diagnosis of traumatic optic neuropathy was made.
An overview of factors complicating paediatric orbital injuries, their associated “red flags”, and appropriate referral are discussed in this short paper.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kassam, Karim& Rahim, Ishrat& Mills, Caroline. 2013. Paediatric Orbital Fractures : The Importance of Regular Thorough Eye Assessment and Appropriate Referral. Journal of Drug Delivery،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-467249
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kassam, Karim…[et al.]. Paediatric Orbital Fractures : The Importance of Regular Thorough Eye Assessment and Appropriate Referral. Journal of Drug Delivery No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Kassam, Karim& Rahim, Ishrat& Mills, Caroline. Paediatric Orbital Fractures : The Importance of Regular Thorough Eye Assessment and Appropriate Referral. Journal of Drug Delivery. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-467249
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-467249