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Proptosis following nasal tamponade

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

M. O. Oluwole  and
J. Hanif
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.
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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.

Keywords

EpistaxisOrbital fracturesExophthalmos
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 110 , Issue 3 , March 1996 , pp. 265 - 266
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1996

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