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Proptosis following nasal tamponade

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

M. O. Oluwole*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, West Middlesex Hospital, London, UK.
J. Hanif
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, West Middlesex Hospital, London, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: Mr M. Oluwole, F.R.C.S., Otolaryngology Department, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, DD2 5JR.

Abstract

A fracture of the lamina papyracea as a result of nasal packing, though plausible is undocumented. A case is presented, with a cautionary note to avoid the use of excessive pressure in packs and balloons when attempting to control epistaxis in elderly patients.

Type
Clinical Records
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1996

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