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MORAIS, Hécio Henrique Araújo de et al. Organic foreign bodies in the face: Case report. Rev. cir. traumatol. buco-maxilo-fac. [online]. 2011, vol.11, n.1, pp. 47-53. ISSN 1808-5210.

Wooden foreign bodies inside the orbital cavity or close to it can be difficult diagnose. These bodies can notorious for remaining quiescent for a long time, before presenting with a variety of complications. The detection of such foreign body is important due to the fact of its porous structure and its organic consistency are excellent culture ways for microbial agents. Infections in the orbital region result from the presence of organic foreign bodies can cause complications such as: orbital abscesses, fistulas and blindness. Tetanus is also a possible complication when the Clostridium tetani is not prevented by an adequate prophylaxis. These foreign bodies is frequently difficult to identify and localize, despite the existence of modern imaging methods. Conventional radiographs are not indicated in these cases, Computed Tomography (CT) examination of choice for research in these bodies. This paper reports the case of organic foreign body located near the orbit, as well as visiting the care on the prevention of eye complications.

Palavras-chave : Foreign bodie; orbit; prognosis; case report.