Septic cavernous sinus thrombosis secondary to acute bacterial sinusitis: a retrospective study of seven cases.

Background: Septic cavernous sinus thrombosis (SCST) is a rare but severe complication of acute bacterial sinusitis. Evaluations of advances in imaging techniques as well as in medical and surgical treatment are hampered by the lack of recent studies.

Objective: We aim to report our experience in the management of SCST in patients with acute bacterial sphenoid sinusitis over the past 10 years and to discuss the initial work-up and treatment strategies.