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Eye observation and corneal protection during endonasal surgery

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 March 2006

P J Cuddihy
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Singleton Hospital, Swansea, UK
H Whittet
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Singleton Hospital, Swansea, UK

Abstract

Traumatic orbital complications of endonasal surgery, although rare, are a cause of significant morbidity. Although a variety of methods of monitoring eye function during surgery have been described, the best method remains direct perioperative observation of the eye. However, the eye must also be protected during surgery otherwise corneal drying will occur and corneal abrasion may result. This article describes and illustrates the use of Geliperm®, a sterile, transparent, pliant hydrogel dressing, as a corneal protector allowing continuous observation of the eye during endonasal surgery.

Type
Brief Report
Copyright
© 2005 Royal Society of Medicine Press

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