Acrylic Foreign Body in the Orbit: A Multidisciplinary Approach
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Abstract
Introduction
Foreign body in the eye is one of the leading causes of temporary as well as permanent visual problems in developing world.
Case Report
We are presenting a case of 17 year old male with alleged history of traumatic insertion of foreign body acrylic glass in right orbit due to bursting of cracker in acrylic bottle and its subsequent management.
Discussion
It was removed with endoscopic guidance and floor of orbit was reconstructed to provide stability to eyeball and also to prevent secondary complications. We present this case to highlight importance of multidisciplinary approach in tertiary health care centre.
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