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British Journal of Radiology (2004) 77, 1057-1058
© 2004 British Institute of Radiology
doi: 10.1259/bjr/86898521
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Case report

Orbital emphysema: an unusual complication of balloon dacryocystoplasty

R Ajit, FRCS(Ed) 1 C Inkster, FRCOphth 1 J Tuck, FRCS, FRCR 2 and P Mortzos, MBChB 1

Departments of 1 Ophthalmology and 2 Radiology, Royal Bolton Hospital, Minerva Road, Bolton BL4 0JR, UK

Balloon dacryocystoplasty is a procedure used in the treatment of partial nasolacrimal duct obstruction. A case of orbital emphysema following one such procedure is reported here. The risk factors associated with this rare event are highlighted.






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