A Simplified Treatment Algorithm of Frontal Sinus Fractures: A Paradigm Shift?.
- Author:
Myoung Soo SHINN
1
;
Jung Kook SONG
;
Byung Min YUN
Author Information
1. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Jeju National University, Jeju, Korea. almostfree@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Frontal sinus;
Fracture;
Algorithm
- MeSH:
Frontal Sinus;
Transplants;
Ventilation
- From:Journal of the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
2011;12(1):1-5
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The management of frontal sinus fractures and frontal sinus outflow tract (=FSOT) injuries is controversial. Traditional treatments include frontal sinus obliteration with a variety of material grafts, which all employ complicated algorithms for treatment planning. A simplified algorithm aiming for frontal sinus ventilation, however, can be achieved through the advanced technology of image guided endoscopic surgery and instruments. The authors explain this simplified treatment algorithm of frontal sinus fractures. METHODS: The authors reviewed articles on the management of frontal sinus fractures. RESULTS: Complicated treatment planning algorithms of frontal sinus fractures aiming for obliteration were replaced with a simplified algorithm aiming for ventilation of the frontal sinus. CONCLUSION: The authors suggest that a simplified algorithm can replace the complicated algorithms in selective cases.
