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Association between orbital fracture location and ocular injury: a retrospective study.
- Source :
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The Journal of cranio-maxillofacial trauma [J Craniomaxillofac Trauma] 1998 Fall; Vol. 4 (3), pp. 10-5. - Publication Year :
- 1998
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Abstract
- Background: Orbital fractures are frequently accompanied by ocular injury. Any findings that provide information for diagnosing a concurrent ocular injury should improve patient care. A greater incidence of severe ocular injury with certain fracture types was hypothesized, based on orbital wall thickness.<br />Methods: A retrospective review of 87 consecutive patients (107 fractured orbits) was performed by the Ophthalmology Department of an urban Level 1 trauma center.<br />Results and Conclusions: Severe injuries were associated with orbital apex fractures (p = 0.00001), with lateral wall fractures (p < 0.04), and with Le Fort Type III fractures (p < 0.02). Moderate injuries were associated with isolated orbital floor fractures (p < 0.01). Apex, lateral wall, and Le Fort Type III fractures have a greater association with severe ocular injuries than other fracture types.
- Subjects :
- Accidents, Traffic
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Chi-Square Distribution
Child
Child, Preschool
Contusions complications
Eye Hemorrhage complications
Eye Injuries classification
Female
Humans
Infant
Male
Maxillary Fractures classification
Maxillary Fractures complications
Middle Aged
Optic Nerve Injuries complications
Orbit injuries
Orbit pathology
Orbital Fractures classification
Patient Care Planning
Retrospective Studies
Statistics as Topic
Time Factors
Wounds, Nonpenetrating complications
Eye Injuries complications
Orbital Fractures complications
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1074-3219
- Volume :
- 4
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Journal of cranio-maxillofacial trauma
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 11951421