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Orbital laceration caused by a blast of water: report of 2 cases.
  1. L. Salminen and
  2. A. Ranta

    Abstract

    Two cases of orbital injuries caused by the jet of water from an irrigation sprinkler are described; they were of a type not previously reported. The jet of water, possessing high kinetic energy, stretched the orbital tissues and resulted in a rupture which followed the anatomical seams. Thus there was no bleeding, but oedema was present. The eyeball was also injured.

    https://doi.org/10.1136/bjo.67.12.840

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