Publications by authors named "Soujanya Balaraj"
Article Synopsis
- Orbital apex syndrome (OAS) is a rare and serious condition that can affect vision and potentially be life-threatening due to its links to sinus infections.
- A study reviewed 27 patients who had OAS caused by sinusitis and underwent endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) from 2011 to 2021, focusing on symptom resolution and outcomes.
- Results showed that while some patients experienced stabilization or improvement in vision post-surgery, there were significant reductions in ptosis (70% improvement) and ophthalmoplegia (85% improvement), with minimal complications and a low mortality rate of 3.7%.
Article Synopsis
- Neonatal orbital complications can be severe and need quick diagnosis and treatment, as seen in a case of a 25-day-old baby with rapid onset symptoms like eye bulging and swelling.
- Despite an initial attempt at treatment with antibiotics, the condition worsened, leading to an MRI that indicated right orbital cellulitis, possible abscess, and inflammation.
- Successful treatment involved a difficult transnasal endoscopic procedure to drain and relieve pressure, resulting in significant improvement in the patient's symptoms post-surgery.