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The frontal sinus in frontoethmoidal meningoencephaloceles
M H Moore1, S Blackwell, M Butterworth
1Australian Cranio-Facial Unit, Adelaide Children's Hospital, North Adelaide, South Australia.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|July 1, 1994
Summary
Frontoethmoidal meningoencephaloceles (FEME) often result in absent frontal sinuses. Surgical repair of FEME should address glabella augmentation for optimal outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Craniofacial Surgery
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Developmental Biology
Background:
- Frontoethmoidal meningoencephaloceles (FEME) are congenital malformations affecting the frontal bone and brain.
- Normal frontal sinus development is typically complete by late adolescence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of frontoethmoidal meningoencephaloceles on frontal sinus development.
- To evaluate the necessity of glabella augmentation in surgical correction of FEME.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of patients diagnosed with frontoethmoidal meningoencephaloceles.
- Assessment of frontal sinus presence and development in affected individuals.
Main Results:
- Frontal sinus absence was the predominant finding in patients with FEME.
- The presence of FEME may obstruct normal frontal sinus development.
Conclusions:
- Frontoethmoidal meningoencephaloceles are strongly associated with absent frontal sinuses.
- Surgical correction should incorporate glabella augmentation to address cosmetic and structural deficits resulting from FEME and surgical intervention.