Frontal Sinus Fractures: A Conservative Shift. Issue 3 (September 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Weathers, William M.; Wolfswinkel, Erik M.; Hatef, Daniel A.; Lee, Edward I.; Brown, Rodger H.; Hollier, Larry H.
• Is Part Of: Craniomaxillofacial trauma & reconstruction. Volume 6:Issue 3(2013)
• Page Start: 155
• Page End: 160
• Publication Date: 2013-09
• Subjects: frontal sinus fractures -- cranialization -- sinus obliteration -- nasofrontal duct -- injury; Face -- Wounds and injuries -- Periodicals; Face -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Maxilla -- Wounds and injuries -- Periodicals; Maxilla -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Face -- Surgery; Face -- Wounds and injuries; Maxilla -- Surgery; Maxilla -- Wounds and injuries; Maxillofacial Injuries -- Periodicals; Craniocerebral Trauma -- Periodicals; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures -- methods -- Periodicals; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; Periodicals; 617.522
• DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1349210
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1943-3875

Abstract

This article reflects on the changing management of frontal sinus fractures. Severity of these injuries has decreased tremendously since the universal adoption of seat belts and air bags. Recently, there has been a shift from aggressive surgical management to more conservative management strategies, some forgoing surgery all together. New technologies, such as bioabsorbable plates and endoscopic sinus surgery, are leading the way in improved surgical management strategies and offer promising alternatives to the more traditional approaches.