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Published on: March 1, 2015
Temporary Frontal Paralysis Secondary to Blunt Trauma Frontal Sinus Fracture
Mark Bastianelli1, Stefan Hamilton1, Matthew Hearn1
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Ottawa, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Abstract:
Frontal sinus fractures (FSF) are relatively uncommon and can be challenging for trauma surgeons to manage. Patients with FSF typically present with facial swelling, pain, and nasofrontal ecchymosis. Here we present a rare case of a patient with FSF and anterior table fracture where the main presenting symptom was bilateral frontal paralysis. We outline our management strategy and review the current literature in regard to management of FSF.

