Management of the Frontal Sinus Fracture.
- Author:
Jong Hi LEE
;
Goo Hyun MUN
;
Sa Ik BANG
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Brain;
Follow-Up Studies;
Frontal Sinus*;
Humans
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
1999;26(5):879-882
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The frontal sinus has importance from the aesthetic and functional points of view, so management of the frontal sinus should be conducted. The management may differ with the severity of displacement, the extent of displacement, as well as the involvement of the brain and nasofrontal duct. Fifteen patients with frontal sinus fracture were managed differently depending on the severity of their injuries for between 14 and 31 months, and then evaluated. During the follow-up period, encountered no complications and the overall result of the foreh ead contour was satisfactory.
