Orbital emphysema

Last revised by Mostafa El-Feky ◉ on 7 Mar 2023

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Citation:

Hacking C, El-Feky M, Weerakkody Y, Orbital emphysema. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 02 Oct 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-37303

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-37303

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https://radiopaedia.org/articles/37303

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37303

Article created:

3 Jun 2015, Craig Hacking ◉ ◈

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At the time the article was created Craig Hacking had no recorded disclosures.

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Last revised:

7 Mar 2023, Mostafa El-Feky ◉

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3 times, by 2 contributors - see full revision history and disclosures

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Head & Neck, Trauma

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Signs

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Orbital emphysema is the presence of gas within the orbital soft tissues. It is usually due to orbital fractures communicating with the paranasal sinuses but can be caused by penetrating trauma and infection. It is a common finding also after orbital or ocular surgery.