Surgical approach to blow-out fracture through transconjunctival access

case report

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https://doi.org/10.12662/2317-3076jhbs.v12i1.5226.p1-4.2024

Abstract

Introduction: the orbital region is very susceptible to fractures due to its exposed position and fragile bones. Blow-out fractures are characterized by fractures of the orbital floor with or without herniation of contents to the maxillary sinus, generating functional and aesthetic consequences. Case report: a 48-year-old female patient, victim of a fall from her height, presented to the General Hospital of the State of Bahia complaining of diplopia, presenting with a fracture of the floor of the right orbit. A transconjunctival approach and installation of titanium mesh for reconstruction were scheduled. At hospital discharge, the patient denied diplopia, with no functional or aesthetic impairments. Conclusion: the transconjunctival approach allows adequate exposure of the orbital floor for mesh placement, leaving an imperceptible scar on the conjunctiva. Despite the advantages, this surgical approach presents greater technical complexity and is rarely performed by surgeons.

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2024-05-06

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Lima Gomes NM, Araújo Pacheco Brito T, Jorge Garcia J, Costa Moreira LG, Coelho Venas N, Freitas de Assis A. Surgical approach to blow-out fracture through transconjunctival access: case report. J Health Biol Sci. [Internet]. 2024 May 6 [cited 2024 Jul. 3];12(1):1-4. Available from: https://periodicos.unichristus.edu.br/jhbs/article/view/5226