Complications of Delayed or Inadequately Treated Nasoorbitoethmoid Fractures
Dr. Samiksha Gour
, Dr. Prashanth N.T. , Dr. Shobha E.S. , Dr. Vinod Rangan , Dr. Rayan Malick
Nasoorbitoethmoid (NOE)fractures are associated with high force trauma wherein the nasal bones are unable to contain the incoming pressure and force is dispersed into the ethmoid sinuses and orbit, as the bone is thin. When these fractures occur, they cause devastating complications because of their proximity to the brain, eyes and nose. NOE injuries causing facial deformity are difficult to treat if left undetected for longer than 2 weeks. Delayed surgical intervention allows the resultant scarring, contracture, impeding reduction of the fractures and instability of the skeletal buttresses and surrounding soft tissue to progress, leading to deficits in facial function and aesthetics. Saddle nose deformity, telecanthus, enophthalmos, nasolacrimal duct obstruction and soft tissue scarring are often encountered in the secondary management of NOE fractures. Problem based approach with special attention to the intercanthal distance and nasal projection should be used in the management of such conditions. The NOE injury continues to be one of the most challenging from both a diagnostic and a treatment standpoint in reconstruction of the maxillofacial skeleton after trauma. Thus , this article showcases the possible complications that are encountered which can be avoided with an accurate assessment of injury with timely intervention and a comprehensive treatment necessary for optimal results.
"Complications of Delayed or Inadequately Treated Nasoorbitoethmoid Fractures", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.8, Issue 1, page no.846 - 848, January-2023, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2301135.pdf
Volume 8
Issue 1,
January-2023
Pages : 846 - 848
Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_203296
Published Paper Id: IJSDR2301135
Downloads: 000347201
Research Area: Medical Science
Country: Bangalore, Karnataka , India
ISSN: 2455-2631 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.15 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016
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