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[Nasal endoscopic surgery in complicated ethmoiditis]
J L Llorente Pendas1, C Suárez Nieto, C Díaz Fernández
1Departamento de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Central de Asturias, Universidad de Oviedo.
Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola
|January 1, 1995
Summary
Spread of infection from paranasal sinuses can cause severe eye or brain issues. Endoscopic sinus surgery combined with antibiotics successfully treated four patients with these serious complications.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Neurosurgery
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Paranasal sinus infections rarely spread but can lead to severe orbital or intracranial complications.
- Prompt diagnosis and effective treatment are crucial for managing these uncommon but serious conditions.
Observation:
- This study presents four patients with severe complications arising from paranasal sinus infections.
- Three patients experienced orbital complications, while one developed an intracranial abscess.
Findings:
- All four patients were successfully treated using endoscopic sinus surgery and antibiotic therapy.
- Endoscopic sinus surgery offers a minimally invasive approach for managing these complex cases.
Implications:
- Endoscopic sinus surgery represents a potentially advantageous treatment option for ocular and intracranial complications of sinusitis.
- This approach may reduce morbidity and improve outcomes for patients with severe sinus infection spread.