Chemical and thermal lesions in the orbital region

Bull Soc Belge Ophtalmol. 1992:245:21-8.

Abstract

In severe chemical and thermal burns the surroundings of the globe are frequently affected. Longstanding inflammatory reactions and severe scar formation around the globe are consequences from such damage. Lids, tarsi, conjunctival and subconjunctival tissues down to the fornices and the anterior orbit are destroyed. Beside medical therapy various operations are necessary to restore an environment for the globe to allow its survival.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Burns / surgery*
  • Burns, Chemical / surgery*
  • Conjunctiva / transplantation
  • Connective Tissue / transplantation
  • Debridement
  • Eye Burns / surgery*
  • Eyelids / transplantation
  • Humans
  • Mouth Mucosa / transplantation
  • Nasal Mucosa / transplantation
  • Orbit / injuries*
  • Orbit / surgery