"CT of the brain with thin bone algorithm images is a routine part of the assessment of the head and neck in the setting of trauma and is ideal for the identification of fractures of the paranasal sinus. If a fracture is visualised care should be taken to assess whether the anterior table (between sinus and scalp), posterior table (between sinus and dura) or both are involved, and to note the degree of displacement 1. Presence of pneumocephalus, particularly if intradural (subarachnoid) is important as it increases the risks of subsequent CSF leak, meningitis and mucocoeles due to trapped mucosal elements 1."
"In part due to the development of endoscopic repair techniques, routine repair of frontal sinus fractures is less commonly carried out than before 1. Indications for treatment include cosmetic deformity (a depressed outer table fracture can be seen as an indentation of the forehead), meningitis or sinus dysfunction (e.g. development of a mucocoele)."
"Frontal sinus fractures are facial fractures that involve the frontal sinus, either in isolation or more commonly as part of more complex facial fractures. They can result in cosmetic deformity, functional impairment, CSF leak, and/or intracranial infection (e.g. meningitis)."
"In part due to the development of endoscopic repair techniques, routine repair of frontal sinus fractures is less commonly carried out than before 1. Indications for treatment include cosmetic deformity (a depressed outer table fracture can be seen as an indentation of the forehead), meningitis or sinus dysfunction (e.g. development of a mucocoele)."
"CT of the brain with thin bone algorithm images is a routine part of the assessment of the head and neck in the setting of trauma and is ideal for the identification of fractures of the paranasal sinus. If a fracture is visualised care should be taken to assess whether the anterior table (between sinus and scalp), posterior table (between sinus and dura) or both are involved, and to note the degree of displacement 1. Presence of pneumocephalus, particularly if intradural (subarachnoid) is important as it increases the risks of subsequent CSF leak, meningitis and mucocoeles due to trapped mucosal elements 1."