Journal of Practical Radiology 2001;17(1):38-40

CT and Clinical Analysis of Fracture of Paranasal Sinuses in 300 Cases

Xingya DU ; Jingli WANG ; Zhongzheng QI ; Qichang TIAN ; Qiang LI ; Yan LI

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Objective:To evaluate the CT value in diagnosing the fracture of paranasal sinuses.Methods:The CT and clinical findings of 300 cases with fracture of paranasal sinuses were analysed retrospectively.Results:Of 300 cases,49 cases were fracture of single sinus wall,96 cases were fractures of multiple wall in single sinus and 155 cases were fracture of multiple wall in sinuses."Teardrop sign",accumulatioun of blood at sinus cavity and changes of extraoculer muscles were found.Conclusion:Sinonasal fracture can be diagnosed by CT comprehensively and accurately,that is very important in choosing the treatment methods for sinonasal fracture.