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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Transnasal Endoscopic Surgery in Retro-orbital Abscess

NK Mohindroo, DR Sharma, JS Thakur, Ripudaman Arora

Keywords : Endoscopy,Orbit,Abscess,Sinus surgery

Citation Information : Mohindroo N, Sharma D, Thakur J, Arora R. Transnasal Endoscopic Surgery in Retro-orbital Abscess. Clin Rhinol An Int J 2012; 5 (1):14-16.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10013-1108

Published Online: 01-04-2012

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2012; The Author(s).


Abstract

Introduction

Transnasal endoscopic approach is well established in the management of subperiosteal abscess but retro-orbital abscess is commonly treated by external surgical approach. There are only two articles published on endoscopic drainage of retro-orbital abscess. We present our experience in the management of retro-orbital abscesses by transnasal endoscopic surgery.

Methods

Retrospective case charts review. Three cases with retro-orbital abscess were drained with endoscopic approach in last 5 years.

Conclusion

Role of transnasal endoscopic surgery in superior-lateral located intraorbital abscesses could not be evaluated but presented case series will further open the doors for transnasal endoscopic surgery.

How to cite this article

Thakur JS, Mohindroo NK, Sharma DR, Arora R. Transnasal Endoscopic Surgery in Retro-orbital Abscess. Clin Rhinol Int J 2012;5(1):14-16.


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