Functional Endoscopic Surgery After Facial Trauma

J Craniofac Surg. 2017 Jun;28(4):988-991. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000003525.

Abstract

The present study describes 3 patients of previous facial trauma who have subsequently been treated with functional endoscopic sinus surgery. The authors want pay attention on the possible correlation between facial trauma and sinusitis. Such fractures can be the cause of onset of paranasal sinusitis or of worsening of a previous sinusitis. The correlation between these 2 pathologies could be due to the fact that facial fractures concern the anatomic structures of paranasal sinuses. The damage to these structures during the facial trauma and tissue regeneration after injury or surgical treatment subverts the anatomy and function of the sinuses in a basically compromised situation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Endoscopy
  • Facial Bones / injuries*
  • Facial Injuries / complications
  • Facial Injuries / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Paranasal Sinuses / surgery*
  • Sinusitis / etiology*
  • Skull Fractures / complications
  • Skull Fractures / surgery*