Abstract
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to describe the clinical features of a series of patients in whom sinocutaneous fistula developed in the setting of chronic frontal sinusitis. Methods: We performed a retrospective case review of patients with sinocutaneous fistula. Clinical records, imaging, and operative reports were carefully examined. A complete literature review for relevant studies was performed to examine similar cases and possible pathophysiology. Results: Three patients with sinocutaneous fistula secondary to frontal sinusitis were identified. All patients underwent successful endoscopic sinus surgery with computer-assisted stereotactic localization and closure of the fistula. Conclusions: Development of sinocutaneous fistula secondary to frontal sinusitis is rare, but still occurs in the modern antibiotic era. Definitive management of this disease process requires 1) a frontal sinusotomy ensuring patency of the outflow tract and 2) fistula excision and multilayer closure.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 759-763 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology |
Volume | 117 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2008 |
Keywords
- Frontal bone osteomyelitis
- Frontal sinus fistula
- Pott's puffy tumor
- Sinocutaneous fistula
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Otorhinolaryngology