Mahmood, H., Flora, H., Murphy, C. et al. (1 more author) (2018) Retrobulbar abscess : rare complication after repair of an oroantral communication. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 56 (3). pp. 227-229. ISSN 0266-4356
Abstract
We present the case of a retrobulbar abscess that developed secondary to the repair of an oroantral communication. Orbital abscesses have been described in relation to odontogenic infections, facial injury, sinusitis, and after dental extractions but, to the best of our knowledge, none has been reported in these circumstances. Retrobulbar abscess is a rare complication, but early clinical and radiological diagnosis, and urgent decompression are vital because it comes with considerable risk of irreversible visual impairment.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2018 The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. |
Keywords: | Orbital abscess; decompression; oro-antral communication; cellulitis |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > School of Clinical Dentistry (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 31 Mar 2020 10:21 |
Last Modified: | 31 Mar 2020 10:21 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.bjoms.2018.02.011 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:158868 |