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  • 1Departments of Ophthalmology, Head & Neck Surgery, Soroka University Medical Center, Beer Sheva, Israel.

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Silent Sinus Syndrome (SSS) causes facial asymmetry and eye changes due to maxillary sinus collapse. Treatment involves surgery to restore sinus drainage and repair orbital deformities.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Radiology
  • Plastic Surgery

Background:

  • Silent Sinus Syndrome (SSS) is a condition where patients present with facial asymmetry.
  • Key clinical findings include unilateral spontaneous enophthalmos and hypoglobus.
  • Characteristic imaging reveals maxillary sinus opacification and orbital floor collapse.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the clinical presentation, imaging findings, and management of Silent Sinus Syndrome.
  • To raise awareness among relevant medical specialists about this condition.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical presentations and examination findings in patients with SSS.
  • Analysis of characteristic imaging findings (CT/MRI) of the orbit and paranasal sinuses.

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  • Description of surgical treatment approaches, including functional endoscopic sinus surgery and orbital floor reconstruction.

    • Main Results:

    • SSS is associated with unilateral maxillary sinus atelectasis and chronic negative pressure.
    • Inferior bowing of the orbital floor is a consistent imaging finding.
    • Surgical intervention aims to reestablish sinus drainage and correct cosmetic deformities.

    Conclusions:

    • Silent Sinus Syndrome requires multidisciplinary management involving ophthalmologists, otorhinolaryngologists, and radiologists.
    • Early recognition and appropriate surgical treatment are crucial for managing SSS and its sequelae.
    • Familiarity with SSS is essential for specialists dealing with facial asymmetry and orbital abnormalities.