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Orbital organic foreign bodies are often seen following trauma which may need emergent attention. Clinical presentation largely depends on severity of impact and type of foreign body. Assessment of general physical condition should be foremost as most of such injuries can be life threatening. Appropriate imaging plays important role in localizing and identifying nature of foreign body. Overall, surgical removal is indicated in all organic foreign bodies.
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Kim, U.R., Bhoutekar, P., Parekh-Chattopadhyay, S. (2017). Organic Foreign Bodies. In: Mukherjee, B., Yuen, H. (eds) Emergencies of the Orbit and Adnexa. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-1807-4_15
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