Frontal sinus fractures

Pediatr Rev. 1997 Apr;18(4):120-1. doi: 10.1542/pir.18-4-120.

Abstract

Frontal sinus fractures are rare in children, uncommon in adolescents, and most commonly the result of high-impact collisions of the face with an immovable object. Most are associated with other facial and head injuries; intracranial injury should be considered an invariable concomitant of any frontal sinus fracture that involves the posterior sinus wall. Proper management of frontal sinus fractures requires a multidisciplinary team approach.

MeSH terms

  • Frontal Sinus / injuries*
  • Humans
  • Skull Fractures* / diagnosis
  • Skull Fractures* / therapy