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  • Title: A case of orbital emphysema as an ocular emergency.
    Author: Dobler AA, Nathenson AL, Cameron JD, Carpel ET, Janda AM, Pederson JE.
    Journal: Retina; 1993; 13(2):166-8. PubMed ID: 8337501.
    Abstract:
    Orbital emphysema is radiologically apparent in 50% of cases of orbital fractures, but it is generally a benign, self-limited condition. However, visual loss may occur if a fracture produces orbital compression via a ball-valve effect, allowing air to enter but not leave the orbit. A case of compressive orbital emphysema complicated by ischemic optic neuropathy is reported. Intraorbital needle aspiration relieved the compression with improvement of visual acuity and normalization of intraocular pressure.
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