Fishhook Injury to the Upper Eyelid: A Novel Surgical Approach

Abstract

Background: Fishhook injuries are an uncommon trauma, and removing a penetrating fishhook is a complicated maneuver, especially if the wound involves delicate anatomical structures like the ocular region.

Discussion: Several techniques that have been discussed in literature are reviewed and the authors present a novel approach that has been successfully performed on a patient with a fishhook penetrating his upper eyelid after a fishing accident.

Conclusion: Emergency physicians should be aware of all the possible approaches to fishhook penetrating injuries. If the fishhook does not involve the globe and an ophthalmologist is not available, the injury may be managed in the emergency department.

Keywords: eyelid; fishhook; foreign body.