Persistent frontal fistula.

Persistent frontal fistula.

The frontal sinus is prone to various complications--usually secondary to blockage of the fronto-nasal duct and stagnation of frontal sinus secretions. These pent-up secretions may result in pressure necrosis of the inferior or posterior sinus wall. Involvement of anterior wall is uncommon. We prese...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Marfatia H, Muranjan S, Navalakhe M, Kirtane M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 1997-10-01
Series:Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
Subjects:
Adult
Case Report
Cutaneous Fistula
surgery
Endoscopy
Frontal Sinus
injuries
Human
Male
Tomography
X-Ray Computed
Online Access:http://www.jpgmonline.com/article.asp?issn=0022-3859;year=1997;volume=43;issue=4;spage=102;epage=3;aulast=Marfatia
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Summary:The frontal sinus is prone to various complications--usually secondary to blockage of the fronto-nasal duct and stagnation of frontal sinus secretions. These pent-up secretions may result in pressure necrosis of the inferior or posterior sinus wall. Involvement of anterior wall is uncommon. We present a case of an anterior wall frontal sinus fistula and discuss its management.
ISSN:0022-3859
0972-2823

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