Traumatic intrachoroidal nail implantation

Penetrating globe injury can lead to serious vision loss and even loss of the eye. Intraocular foreign bodies (IOFBs) are a major cause of traumatic globe injury commonly seen in work-related accidents. We present a unique case of a large IOFB that was fully embedded within the choroid, where enucle...

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Published in:Proceedings - Baylor University. Medical Center 2022, Vol.35 (1), p.106-107
Main Authors: Epstein, Aliza, Homer, Natalie, Reed, Donovan, Young, Ryan, Durairaj, Vikram D
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Case Studies
Eyes & eyesight
Foreign bodies
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Summary:Penetrating globe injury can lead to serious vision loss and even loss of the eye. Intraocular foreign bodies (IOFBs) are a major cause of traumatic globe injury commonly seen in work-related accidents. We present a unique case of a large IOFB that was fully embedded within the choroid, where enucleation was pursued due to inability to safely remove the IOFB.
ISSN:0899-8280
1525-3252
DOI:10.1080/08998280.2021.1974261