Frontal Sinus Fractures
- 1 January 1998
- journal article
- Published by Georg Thieme Verlag KG in Facial Plastic Surgery
- Vol. 14 (01) , 59-66
- https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0028-1085302
Abstract
Frontal sinus fractures can have serious consequences due to the proximity of the sinus to the intracranial cavity, and the potential for nasofrontal duct obstruction with its long-term sequelae. Management of these fractures varies dependent on several factors. These include the degree of displacement of the fractures; involvement of the anterior table, the posterior table, and/or the nasofrontal duct; and the presence of cerebrospinal fluid leakage. This paper gives an overview of fracture treatment options, and offers a simple algorithm for management based on the fracture severity and involvement of the different aspects of the sinus.Keywords
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