Fracture of the frontal sinus: complexity of multidisciplinary treatment

Frontal sinus fractures are challenging injuries that require careful assessment of displacement, nasofrontal duct patency, and patient condition to determine the optimal management approach. Conservative treatment proved effective for non-displaced fractures with a patent nasofrontal duct, whereas surgical intervention was required for displaced or comminuted fractures and provided satisfactory outcomes with minimal morbidity. These findings reinforce the importance of standardized decision-making protocols and multidisciplinary collaboration in optimizing patient prognosis.

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Frontiers in Surgery
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2026-01-06
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2025.1588864
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Facial Trauma and Fracture Management
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Fracture of the frontal sinus: complexity of multidisciplinary treatment

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Fracture of the frontal sinus: complexity of multidisciplinary treatment

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Abstract

Frontal sinus fractures are challenging injuries that require careful assessment of displacement, nasofrontal duct patency, and patient condition to determine the optimal management approach. Conservative treatment proved effective for non-displaced fractures with a patent nasofrontal duct, whereas surgical intervention was required for displaced or comminuted fractures and provided satisfactory outcomes with minimal morbidity. These findings reinforce the importance of standardized decision-making protocols and multidisciplinary collaboration in optimizing patient prognosis.

Frontiers in SurgeryVol. 12
Sugarcane Research Center (Brazil) (BR), Methodist University of Piracicaba (BR), Forest Science and Research Institute (BR), Faculdade São Leopoldo Mandic (BR)
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