Management of Frontal Sinus Fractures

Aurora Vincent, Weitao Wang, Tom Shokri, Eli Gordon, Jared C. Inman, Yadranko Ducic

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Abstract

Fractures of the frontal sinus occur from extreme forces and are often associated with other injuries. Management of frontal sinus fractures is variable and dependent on involvement of the anterior table, posterior table, and frontal outflow tract. Severe complications can developed from poorly managed fractures, such as meningitis, mucocele, mucopyocele, and brain abscess. Surgeons should be aware of appropriate management and surgical techniques for addressing frontal sinus fractures. Herein, we review the presentation and management of frontal sinus fractures, including conservative, endoscopic, and open surgical techniques.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)645-650
Number of pages6
JournalFacial Plastic Surgery
Volume35
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Surgery

Keywords

  • cranialization
  • frontal sinus fractures
  • obliteration
  • patient-specific implants

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