Simultaneous obliteration and treatment of infected frontal sinus fractures: novel use of the fibula flap

J Craniofac Surg. 2007 May;18(3):680-3. doi: 10.1097/scs.0b013e3180534382.

Abstract

We present two cases of infected frontal sinus fractures requiring simultaneous obliteration of the frontal sinus and reconstruction of the horizontal buttress. In both cases, a free fibula flap was used for obliteration and bony reconstruction in a single stage. We believe that this is a novel technique for treatment of infected frontal sinus fractures obviating the need for secondary staged procedures.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Transplantation / methods*
  • Debridement
  • Fibula
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Fractures, Comminuted / surgery
  • Frontal Sinus / injuries*
  • Frontal Sinus / surgery
  • Graft Survival
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures
  • Reoperation
  • Skin Transplantation / methods*
  • Skull Fracture, Depressed / surgery
  • Skull Fractures / surgery*
  • Surgical Flaps*
  • Surgical Mesh
  • Surgical Wound Infection / surgery*