[Pre-septal orbital cellulitis from odentogenic origin--combined surgical and endodontic approach: a case report]

Refuat Hapeh Vehashinayim (1993). 2004 Jul;21(3):60-4, 95.
[Article in Hebrew]

Abstract

Orbital abscesses are common infectious diseases. The etiology of orbital abscesses may vary from common sinusitis in most of the cases, to cocaine sniffing. As a result of the proximity to the brain, orbital abscesses may complicate to life threatening situations. The infectious process spreads to the orbit in several ways: hematogenous, via anatomic spaces in the maxillofacial region, direct invasion. The treatment philosophy combines surgical and Antibiotic therapy to resolve the acute phase of the disease, followed by elimination of the source. The purpose of this paper is to report a case of pre septal orbital cellulitis, that was treated surgically combined with endodontic therapy. To describe the different subtypes of orbital abscesses, differential diagnosis, imaging and treatment options.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Cellulitis / etiology*
  • Cellulitis / surgery
  • Cellulitis / therapy
  • Cuspid
  • Drainage
  • Female
  • Focal Infection, Dental / surgery
  • Focal Infection, Dental / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Orbital Diseases / etiology*
  • Orbital Diseases / surgery
  • Orbital Diseases / therapy*
  • Periapical Abscess / complications*
  • Root Canal Therapy

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents