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Ophthalmic complications of endoscopic sinus surgery.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  12850228     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The intimate anatomical relationship between the orbit and the paranasal sinuses places the orbit and its contents at risk of harm from primary pathologic processes of the sinuses. In the absence of ophthalmic signs or symptoms, ophthalmologists are not routinely involved in the management of patients with sinus disease. Occasionally, some patients may develop ophthalmic complaints after surgical intervention. The orbit, optic nerve, extraocular muscles, and lacrimal drainage system are susceptible to injury during endoscopic sinus surgery. The risk of injury is related to the skill of the sinus surgeon, history of previous surgery, extent and severity of disease, and anatomic variation. Furthermore, recent advances in endoscopic sinus surgery, in particular the use of powered cutting instruments, has resulted in a novel mechanism of injury to the ocular structures.
Authors:
M Tariq Bhatti; James A Stankiewicz
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Survey of ophthalmology     Volume:  48     ISSN:  0039-6257     ISO Abbreviation:  Surv Ophthalmol     Publication Date:    2003 Jul-Aug
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2003-07-09     Completed Date:  2003-10-02     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0404551     Medline TA:  Surv Ophthalmol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  389-402     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Departments of Ophthalmology, Neurology, and Neurological Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida 32610-0284, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Endoscopy / adverse effects*
Eye / anatomy & histology
Eye Injuries / etiology*
Humans
Intraoperative Complications*
Lacrimal Apparatus / anatomy & histology
Nasal Cavity / anatomy & histology
Paranasal Sinus Diseases / surgery*

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