Special Surgical Procedures II LESSON 1: Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat (EENT) Surgery
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1-14. PROCEDURES FOR REMOVAL OF INTRAOCULAR FOREIGN BODIES
a. General. The presence of an intraocular foreign body usually represents a serious ocular problem. Disturbance of the function of the eye results from several sources, including the destruction of or damage to the tissues caused by the entrance of a missile; infection introduced by the missile; and destruction of or damage to the delicate intraocular tissues caused by reactions to the intraocular intruder, such as siderosis caused by iron or inflammation caused by wood particles.
b. Operative Procedures. The operation performed depends upon the size, location, and magnetic property of the embedded object. Local anesthesia is used because the cooperation of the patient is required.
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