ABSTRACT
Frontal sinus fractures can have serious consequences due to the proximity of the sinus to the intracranial cavity, and the potential for nasofrontal duct obstruction with its long-term sequelae. Management of these fractures varies dependent on several factors. These include the degree of displacement of the fractures; involvement of the anterior table, the posterior table, and/or the nasofrontal duct; and the presence of cerebrospinal fluid leakage. This paper gives an overview of fracture treatment options, and offers a simple algorithm for management based on the fracture severity and involvement of the different aspects of the sinus.
KEY WORDS
frontal sinus fracture - treatment - CSF rhinorrhea - complications of frontal sinus fracture
