Pediatric Orbital Fractures: Classification, Management, and Early Follow-Up

Joseph E. Losee, Ahmed M. Afifi, Jiang Shao, Darren M. Smith, Mimi T. Chao, Lisa Vecchione, Richard W. Hertle, J. Terrance Davis, Sanjay Naran, Jane Hughes,

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery · 2008 · 90 citations · 25 references

Abstract

For type 1 (pure orbital) fractures, unless there is evidence of acute enophthalmos, vertical orbital dystopia, or muscle entrapment, a nonoperative approach is advocated. Type 2 (craniofacial) fractures should be followed with serial computed tomographic scans; and type 3 (common fracture patterns) fractures have a greater chance of requiring surgery.

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