Orbital emphysema: an unusual complication of balloon dacryocystoplasty

Balloon dacryocystoplasty is a procedure used in the treatment of partial nasolacrimal duct obstruction. A case of orbital emphysema following one such procedure is reported here. The risk factors associated with this rare event are highlighted.

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Veröffentlicht in:	British journal of radiology 2004-12, Vol.77 (924), p.1057-1058
Hauptverfasser:	AJIT, R, INKSTER, C, TUCK, J, MORTZOS, P
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Biological and medical sciences Catheterization - adverse effects Dacryocystorhinostomy - adverse effects Emphysema - etiology Female Humans Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Medical sciences Orbital Diseases - etiology
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Zusammenfassung:	Balloon dacryocystoplasty is a procedure used in the treatment of partial nasolacrimal duct obstruction. A case of orbital emphysema following one such procedure is reported here. The risk factors associated with this rare event are highlighted.
ISSN:	0007-1285 1748-880X
DOI:	10.1259/bjr/86898521