Subbrow Approach as a Minimally Invasive Reduction Technique in the Management of Frontal Sinus Fractures
Archives of Plastic Surgery
;
: 679-685, 2014.
Artigo
em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-203557
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Frontal sinus fractures, particularly anterior sinus fractures, are relatively common facial fractures. Many agree on the general principles of frontal fracture management; however, the optimal methods of reduction are still controversial. In this article, we suggest a simple reduction method using a subbrow incision as a treatment for isolated anterior sinus fractures.METHODS:
Between March 2011 and March 2014, 13 patients with isolated frontal sinus fractures were treated by open reduction and internal fixation through a subbrow incision. The subbrow incision line was designed to be precisely at the lower margin of the brow in order to obtain an inconspicuous scar. A periosteal incision was made at 3 mm above the superior orbital rim. The fracture site of the frontal bone was reduced, and bone fixation was performed using an absorbable plate and screws.RESULTS:
Contour deformities were completely restored in all patients, and all patients were satisfied with the results. Scars were barely visible in the long-term follow-up. No complications related to the procedure, such as infection, uncontrolled sinus bleeding, hematoma, paresthesia, mucocele, or posterior wall and brain injury were observed.CONCLUSIONS:
The subbrow approach allowed for an accurate reduction and internal fixation of the fractures in the anterior table of the frontal sinus by providing a direct visualization of the fracture. Considering the surgical success of the reduction and the rigid fixation, patient satisfaction, and aesthetic problems, this transcutaneous approach through a subbrow incision is concluded to be superior to the other reduction techniques used in the case of an anterior table frontal sinus fracture.
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Assunto principal:
Órbita
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Parestesia
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Anormalidades Congênitas
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Lesões Encefálicas
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Seguimentos
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Cicatriz
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Satisfação do Paciente
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Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Minimamente Invasivos
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Fixação Interna de Fraturas
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Osso Frontal
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
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Estudo prognóstico
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Archives of Plastic Surgery
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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