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Hindi Short Communication, J Otol Rhinol Vol: 4 Issue: 5
Superolateral Orbital Abscess Complicating Frontal Sinusitis - Need to Emphasize the External Approach
| Olusesi AD*, Oyeyipo Y, Ukwuije UC, Oyeniran O and Hassan SB | |
| Department of Ear, Nose and Throat, National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria | |
| Corresponding author : Dr. Olusesi AD Department of Ear, Nose & Throat, National Hos-pital Abuja, Plot 132, Central Area, Garki (Phase 2), Abuja 900001, FCT, Nigeria Tel: +234-803-247-2069 E-mail: drbiodunolusesi@gmail.com |
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| Received: February 23, 2015 Accepted: September 11, 2015 Published: September 16, 2015 | |
| Citation: Olusesi AD, Oyeyipo Y, Ukwuije UC, Oyeniran O, Hassan SB (2015) Superolateral Orbital Abscess Complicating Frontal Sinusitis - Need to Emphasize the External Approach. J Otol Rhinol 4:5. doi:10.4172/2324-8785.1000250 |
Abstract
Background: Orbital abscess is an uncommon complication of rhinosinusitis especially involving the ethmoidal sinuses. It is commonly seen in children and drainage could be external, endoscopic or combined. Orbital abscesses complicating frontal sinusitis are uncommon.
Objective: Discuss the best route of drainage of superolateral orbital abscess complicating frontal sinusitis. Setting: Tertiary care urban referral hospital in a developing country.
Methods: 3 cases of orbital abscesses complicating frontal sinusitis, seen in an older pediatric male and two middle aged females are presented, and available literature reviewed. The peculiar challenges that their management posed especially regarding limitation of endoscopic approach are discussed.
Results: All cases had attempted endoscopic drainage and drainage via Lynch incisions that were abortive. Final route of successful drainage in the three cases was a superolateral brow incision. In all cases, drainage via superolateral brow incision combined with frontal sinus irrigation through trephining was successful.
Conclusion: Otolaryngologists need to be aware that superolateral orbital abscesses are best drained by external routes as endoscopic access to these abscesses is very limited.
