METALLIC FOREIGN-BODY IN THE ORBIT

Authors
ANAVI Y CALDERON S
Citation
Y. Anavi et S. Calderon, METALLIC FOREIGN-BODY IN THE ORBIT, Annals of ophthalmology, 26(1), 1994, pp. 17-19
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Ophthalmology
Journal title
Annals of ophthalmology → ACNP
ISSN journal
00034886
Volume
26
Issue
1
Year of publication
1994
Pages
17 - 19
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4886(1994)26:1<17:MFITO>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
We present an unusual case of a large metallic object penetrating the orbital floor. Early exploration and extirpation of the foreign body i mproved the restricted eye movements. The treatment and complications of orbital foreign bodies are discussed.