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Blowout Fracture of the Orbit

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Blowout Fracture of the Orbit Outlook

What to expect with a blowout fracture of the orbit:

The outlook depends on the severity of the injury.
About 5 to 30 percent of people with an orbital blowout fracture have ongoing double vision that requires additional therapy.

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Last Updated: Feb 28, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Blowout Fracture of the Orbit References:

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Otori N, Haruna S, Moriyama H. Endoscopic endonasal or transmaxillary repair of orbital floor fracture: a study of 88 patients treated in our department. Acta Otolaryngol. 2003 Aug;123(6):718-23.