Surgical approach to isolated bilateral orbital floor fractures

Isolated bilateral orbital floor fractures are uncommon and are rarely described in the scientific literature. They are usually seen in association with naso-ethmoidal fractures, zygomatic fractures, or fractures of the middle third. We report our experience in the management of a patient presenting...

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Published in:Acta otorhino-laryngologica italica 2015-10, Vol.35 (5), p.362-364
Main Authors: Giarda, M, Tavolaccini, A, Arcuri, F, Brucoli, M, Benech, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Series and Reports
Humans
Orbital Fractures - surgery
Zygomatic Fractures
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Summary:Isolated bilateral orbital floor fractures are uncommon and are rarely described in the scientific literature. They are usually seen in association with naso-ethmoidal fractures, zygomatic fractures, or fractures of the middle third. We report our experience in the management of a patient presenting bilateral isolated orbital floor fracture. The difficulties in management of these fractures are due to the lack of an uninjured contralateral side for intraoperative comparison.
ISSN:0392-100X
1827-675X
DOI:10.14639/0392-100X-90612