Orbital cellulitis after infiltration anaesthesia for sling surgery in a case of congenital ptosis: a case report

Kshama Dwivedi; Vibha Singh; Shubhi Sachan; Divya Katiyar

doi:10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20243393

Authors

Kshama Dwivedi Department of Ophthalmology, MLN Medical College, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India
Vibha Singh Department of Ophthalmology, MLN Medical College, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India
Shubhi Sachan Department of Ophthalmology, MLN Medical College, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India
Divya Katiyar Department of Ophthalmology, MLN Medical College, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20243393

Keywords:

Orbital cellulitis, Sling surgery, Congenital ptosis

Abstract

Orbital cellulitis has been reported as a complication of various ophthalmic surgeries. But to the best of our knowledge this is first case of orbital cellulitis following sling surgery. It was an observational study. An eight-year-old male, developed orbital cellulitis after ptosis surgery. He presented to us after one week with fever, periorbital swelling, chemosis and restricted ocular movement. He was successfully managed without any sequelae. Early suspicion and prompt management are the key to successful management of orbital cellulitis following ophthalmic surgeries.

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