Delayed treatment of traumatic eyeball dislocation into the maxillary sinus and treatment algorithm: a case report and literature review
- Author:
Hoon KIM
1
;
Keun Hyung KIM
;
In Chang KOH
;
Ga Hyun LEE
;
Soo Yeon LIM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report and Literature Rewiew
- From:Archives of Craniofacial Surgery 2024;25(1):31-37
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Orbital floor fractures are commonly encountered, but the dislocation of the eyeball into the maxillary sinus is relatively rare. When it does occur, globe dislocation can have serious consequences, including vision loss, enucleation, and orbito-ocular deformity. Immediate surgical intervention is typically attempted when possible. However, severe comorbidities and poor general health can delay necessary surgery. In this report, we present the surgical outcomes of a 70-year-old woman who received delayed treatment for traumatic eyeball dislocation into the maxillary sinus due to a subarachnoid hemorrhage and hemopneumothorax. Additionally, we propose a treatment algorithm based on our clinical experience and a review of the literature.
