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ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2024

Silicone oil migrating into the conjunctival space and orbit after surgery for an eye-penetrating injury: A case report.

Ben-Liang Shu, Hong-Yun Wu, Yu-Xiang Hu, Jie Rao, Bin Wei, Qin-Yi Huang, Xiao-Rong Wu

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Ben-Liang ShuDepartment of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China.
Hong-Yun WuDepartment of Ophthalmology, Ganzhou People's Hospital, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi Province, China.
Yu-Xiang HuDepartment of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China.
Jie RaoDepartment of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China.
Bin WeiDepartment of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China.
Qin-Yi HuangDepartment of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China.
Xiao-Rong WuDepartment of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China. wxr98021@126.com.

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backgroundWe report a case of eye-penetrating injury in which a massive silicone oil migration into the patient's subconjunctival space and orbit occurred after vitrectomy. CASE SUMMARY: A 30-year-old male patient sought medical attention at Ganzhou People's Hospital after experiencing pain and vision loss in his left eye due to a nail wound on December 9, 2023. Diagnosis of penetrating injury caused by magnetic foreign body retention in the left eye and hospitalization for treatment. On December 9, 2023, pars plana vitrectomy was performed on the left eye for intraocular foreign body removal, abnormal crystal extraction, retinal photocoagulation. Owing to the discovery of retinal detachment at the posterior pole during surgery, silicone oil was injected to fill the vitreous body, following which upper conjunctival bubble-like swelling was observed. Postoperative orbital computed tomography (CT) review indicated migration of silicone oil to the subconjunctival space and orbit through a self-permeable outlet. On December 18, 2023, the patient sought treatment at the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, China. The patient presented with a pronounced foreign body sensation following left eye surgery. On December 20, 2023, the foreign body was removed from the left eye frame and an intraocular examination was conducted. The posterior scleral tear had closed, leading to termination of the surgical procedure following supplementary laser treatment around the tear. The patient reported a significant reduction in ocular surface symptoms just one day after surgery. Furthermore, a notable decrease in the migration of silicone oil was observed in orbital CT scans.

conclusionThe timing of silicone oil injection for an eye-penetrating injury should be carefully evaluated to avoid the possibility of silicone oil migration.

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Case reportEye injuriesMigrationPenetratingSilicone oilsVitrectomy

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