Eyelid and Periorbital Soft Tissue Trauma

Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2021 Aug;33(3):317-328. doi: 10.1016/j.coms.2021.04.004.

Abstract

Facial trauma often involves injuries to the eyelid and periorbital region. Management of these injuries can be challenging due to the involvement of multiple complex anatomic structures that are in close proximity. Restoration of normal anatomic relationships of the eyelids and periocular structures is essential for optimum functional and aesthetic outcome after trauma. This review provides an overview of the current literature involving soft tissue trauma of the eyelid and periorbital tissue, and highlights key steps in patient evaluation and management with various types of injuries.

Keywords: Canalicular laceration; Eyelid laceration; Facial degloving; Facial trauma; Foreign bodies; Ocular trauma; Periocular trauma.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Esthetics, Dental*
  • Eyelids / surgery
  • Facial Injuries* / surgery
  • Humans