ORBITOCRANIAL WOODEN FOREIGN BODY

Neurosurgery ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 65 (2) ◽  
pp. E383-E384 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian F. Dunn ◽  
Dong H. Kim ◽  
Peter A. Rubin ◽  
Russell Blinder ◽  
Jonathan Gates ◽  
...  

Abstract OBJECTIVE Intraorbital wooden foreign bodies—usually from a low-velocity puncture—are elusive and demand a low threshold for further imaging. In patients with traumatic injuries, orbital and intracranial air from fractures may be present, and it is particularly easy to overlook a wooden fragment Clinical Presentation A 53-year-old equestrian was kicked in the face by the rear hoof of a horse. The event was captured on video by her husband. Although no obvious entry point in and around the eye was observed, her ocular examination was notable for superior orbital fissure syndrome and increasing intraocular pressure in the left eye. Closer inspection revealed a 5-mm laceration above her superior lid margin; imaging revealed a foreign body at the orbital apex with apparent communication with the cranial vault. Intervention We proceeded with cranio-orbital exploration because of the risk of continued ocular damage in the setting of increasing intraocular pressure and the potential for infection of both the eye and the intracranial space from a suspected foreign body. A 3.0 cm × 0.5 cm fragment was found lodged in the orbital apex and removed. CONCLUSION The patient recovered well after surgery and a course of antibiotics and has returned to riding. This case report presents an algorithm for approaching cranio-orbital foreign objects of unclear identity and the favorable outcomes that may be achieved.

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
Gilberto Leal Grade ◽  
Roberta Dalmolin Bergoli De Almeida ◽  
Leandro Calcagno Reinhardt ◽  
Marcos Antonio Torriani

Although injuries with the presence of foreign bodies in the maxillofacial region are relatively common in urgency and emergency services, they still pose a diagnostic challenge that is related to several factors, such as type of trauma, foreign body material, patient’s level of consciousness and anatomical site involved. A third of foreign bodies in the face are not detected upon initial examination and may remain in deep tissues until they are accidentally encountered by imaging tests for other purposes or until the patient shows symptoms such as pain or swelling. This article reports a case of a 9 cm piece of wood extracted from a patient’s middle third region of the left midface after 30 days of trauma occurrence, with associated infection suggesting a clinical picture of neoplasia.


2018 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 4
Author(s):  
Amanda N Shinta ◽  
Purjanto Tepo Utomo ◽  
Agus Supartoto

Purpose : The aim of this study is to report a case of intraorbital wooden foreign body with intracranial extension to the frontal lobe and its management. Method : This is a descriptive study: A 53 year-old male referred due to wooden stick stucked in the orbital cavity causing protruding eyeball and vital sign instability. Result : Right eye examination revealed light perception visual acuity, with bad light projection and bad color perception, inwardly folded upper eyelid, proptosis, conjunctival chemosis, corneal erosion and edema, dilated pupil with sluggish pupillary light reflex and limited ocular movement in all direction. Vital sign was unstable with decreasing blood pressure, increasing temperature and heart rate. CT Scan showed complete fracture of the orbital roof due to penetration of the wooden stick, pneumoencephalus, cerebral edema and hematoma. Emergency craniotomy was performed to remove the penetrating wooden stick and bone segment in the frontal lobe and fracture repair. Ophthalmologist pulled the remaining stick, released the superior rectus muscle and repaired the lacerated eyelid. Outcome visual acuity was no light perception with lagophthalmos and limited ocular motility. Patient was admitted to Intensive Care Unit one day post-operatively and treated with systemic and topical antibiotic. Conclusion : Any case presenting with intraorbital foreign body must undergo immediate neuroimaging to exclude any intracranial extension, especially in patients with worsening general condition.


2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandra D’Amico ◽  
Teresa Perillo ◽  
Lorenzo Ugga ◽  
Renato Cuocolo ◽  
Arturo Brunetti

AbstractIntra-cranial and spinal foreign body reactions represent potential complications of medical procedures. Their diagnosis may be challenging as they frequently show an insidious clinical presentation and can mimic other life-threatening conditions. Their pathophysiological mechanism is represented by a local inflammatory response due to retained or migrated surgical elements. Cranial interventions may be responsible for the presence of retained foreign objects represented by surgical materials (such as sponges, bone wax, and Teflon). Spinal diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including myelography, chordotomy, vertebroplasty, and device implantation, are another potential source of foreign bodies. These reactions can also follow material migration or embolization, for example in the case of Lipiodol, Teflon, and cement vertebroplasty. Imaging exams, especially CT and MRI, have a central role in the differential diagnosis of these conditions together with patient history. Neuroradiological findings are dependent on the type of material that has been left in or migrated from the surgical area. Knowledge of these entities is relevant for clinical practice as the correct identification of foreign bodies and related inflammatory reactions, material embolisms, or migrations can be difficult. This pictorial review reports neuroradiological semeiotics and differential diagnosis of foreign body-related imaging abnormalities in the brain and spine.


2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 88-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfredo Di Gaeta ◽  
Francesco Giurazza ◽  
Eugenio Capobianco ◽  
Alvaro Diano ◽  
Mario Muto

To identify and localize an intraorbital wooden foreign body is often a challenging radiological issue; delayed diagnosis can lead to serious adverse complications. Preliminary radiographic interpretations are often integrated with computed tomography and magnetic resonance, which play a crucial role in reaching the correct definitive diagnosis. We report on a 40 years old male complaining of pain in the right orbit referred to our hospital for evaluation of eyeball pain and double vision with an unclear clinical history. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance scans supposed the presence of an abscess caused by a foreign intraorbital body, confirmed by surgical findings.


2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (06) ◽  
pp. 581-590
Author(s):  
Patrick Cleveland ◽  
Jesse Smith

AbstractTraumatic injuries to the orbitofrontal region place some of the most important structures of the face at risk: the eyes, frontal skull, and brain. A thorough knowledge of complications from resultant trauma, and from attempted surgical corrections, is necessary to offer patients the best outcomes, ensuring proper healing with excellent long-term results.


2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 137
Author(s):  
Erwin Erwin ◽  
Rusli Rusli ◽  
Amiruddin Amiruddin ◽  
Deni Noviana ◽  
Raden Roro Soesatyoratih ◽  
...  

Veterinary Hospital of Education Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Bogor Agricultural University, received a Golden Retriever with clinical symptoms of anorexia, abdominal pain, vomiting and constipation in April 2016. Blood profile examination showed leukocytosis, erythropenia and low hemoglobin level. Radiographic examination without contrast showed a foreign body which is characterized by a large mass radiopaque in intestinal area. Forty-five minutes after the administration of radiographic contrast, contrast material was still in gastrium and only reached partial intestinal. Endoscopy examination showed there was irritation symptoms of the esophagus to gastrium. Black colored liquid was seen while the endoscope inserted into the gastric. Enterotomy was carried out to remove foreign objects. The foreign body is consisted of bones fragments and the plastic that was eaten by the patient. One week after surgery, the animals showed clinical symptoms and had a good appetite. These case can be prevented by not giving foods that contain animal bones and keeping animals in a dirty environment.


2009 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 191 ◽  
Author(s):  
RakeshKumar Singh ◽  
Sangita Bhandary ◽  
Prahlad Karki

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
VIKRAM WADHWA ◽  
Swati Tandon ◽  
CHANDALA CHITGUPPI ◽  
Jaffer Husein Sura ◽  
Samuel Rajan ◽  
...  

We describe an unusual case of a orbito-sinal wooden stick lodged in ethmoid sinus in a 42 year old male with epistaxis which was undetected for 3 months. The foreign body (FB) was removed successfully by endoscopic approach without complications.  


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