Orbital Blowout Fracture Repair with Titanium Mesh: A Case Report

Abstract

Blunt trauma to the orbit often results in orbital blowout fracture involving the floor or medial wall of the orbit. Additionally, herniation of fat, connective and muscular tissues through the fractured segments usually arise and may necessitate intervention. A 47-year old woman presented at the hospital of study, with a 7-day history of pain and bruising in the right periorbital region secondary to a fall. Examination revealed perorbital ecchymosis with associated subconjuctival haemorrhage as well as diplopia. A CT scan of the face revealed a defect in the right orbital floor, with herniation of orbital tissues into the right maxillary antrum. Surgery was done 11 days after injury using titanium orbital mesh after herniation of orbital soft tissue was relieved. Post-operative review was uneventful.

Keywords: Orbital blowout, titanium mesh