Frontal Sinus Fractures: A Contemporary Approach in the Endoscopic Era.

Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am

Department of Otolaryngology -Head and Neck Surgery, University of California Davis, 2521 Stockton Boulevard, Suite 7200, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA. Electronic address:

Published: February 2022

Although frontal sinus fractures are relatively uncommon, the potential for long-term morbidity is significant. Management strategies remain controversial due to a lack of strong clinical evidence. Despite a paucity of strong literature, a logical treatment algorithm is presented based on the structural integrity of three anatomic parameters: anterior table, frontal sinus outflow tract, and the posterior table/dura. The literature supports a paradigm shift from open surgical management to a more conservative treatment algorithm emphasizing observation and minimally invasive endoscopic techniques. Long-term follow-up for complex frontal sinus injuries is critical.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fsc.2021.08.006DOI Listing

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