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Intracranial complications of frontal sinusitis
Author(s) -
Remmler Daniel,
Boles Roger
Publication year - 1980
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-198011000-00009
Subject(s) - subdural empyema , medicine , meningitis , frontal sinus , brain abscess , sinusitis , surgery , complication , abscess , epidural abscess , ventriculitis , empyema , subdural space , hematoma
Frontal sinus infections can spread to the intracranial space so fast that the clinical situation often becomes far advanced before a complication is recognized. Retrograde septic thrombophlebitis is the most common pathway of extension. A review of recent experiences with fulminating frontal sinusitis and its intracranial complications such as subdural empyema, brain abscess, epidural abscess, and meningitis is presented. Neurologic features of intracranial invasion are interpreted. Good results have been achieved by immediate and aggressive surgical and medical measures.