Optic Atrophy Following Caldwell-Luc Procedure

John D. Griffiths; Byron Smith

doi:10.1001/archopht.1971.01000010017004

Optic Atrophy Following Caldwell-Luc Procedure

John D. Griffiths
, Byron Smith

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Abstract

Two reports of cases are presented in which the patients had a Caldwell-Luc procedure with irrigation and packing of the maxillary antrum for treatment of chronic maxillary sinusitis. Both developed complications in the immediate postoperative period which resulted in complete optic atrophy, enophthalmos, ptosis of the globe, and complete restriction of the extraocular muscle function which is similar to the findings of a complicated blowout fracture of the orbit. The possible mechanisms of this complication are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	15-18
Number of pages	4
Journal	Archives of Ophthalmology
Volume	86
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1001/archopht.1971.01000010017004
State	Published - Jul 1971
Externally published	Yes

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