ANAEROBIC ORBITAL ABSCESS SECONDARY TO INTRAORBITAL WOOD

A case of anaerobic orbital cellulitis secondary to intraorbital wood and an approach to management are presented. Retained foreign bodies s hould be suspected in all penetrating orbital injuries involving wood. Computed tomography (CT) should be performed to delineate the locatio n and size of any foreign body and to determine damage to adjacent str uctures. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is useful in certain circums tances. Orbital infection should be anticipated and broad-spectrum ant ibiotic cover (including anaerobes) provided. Surgical intervention sh ould be undertaken to remove any retained foreign bodies to prevent vi sion-threatening complications.