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The International Journal on Orbital Disorders, Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Surgery
Volume 17, 1998 - Issue 4
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Research Article

Bacterial infections of the orbit

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Pages 227-235 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

This review of the literature on orbital infections focusses on bacterial infections of the preseptal space, subperiosteal abscesses, orbital phlegmon and orbital abscesses. The need for a timely diagnosis of and multidisciplinary approach to treatment of these infections, which may lead to life-threatening complications, is emphasized.

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