Rationale for management of frontal sinus fractures

Maedica (Bucur). 2013 Sep;8(4):398-403.

Abstract

The optimal treatment of frontal sinus fractures remains controversial. Multiple treatment options and algorithms have been proposed by multiple specialties throughout the years; however, the optimal method of frontal sinus repair has yet to be discovered. Overwhelming complications such as meningitis, encephalitis or brain abscess are quite uncommon nowadays. Nevertheless, late development of invasive mucoceles is not a rarity and therefore long-term follow-up is mandatory.

Keywords: frontal sinus fractures; frontonasal duct; posttraumatic mucocele.

Publication types

  • Review