Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4023848 | Journal Français d'Ophtalmologie | 2014 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Oculoorbital extension of acute sinusitis is a diagnostic and therapeutic emergency. Paranasal sinus CT is essential to confirm orbital extension and identify the causative sinus. Intravenous antibiotic therapy is the main treatment. The roles of corticosteroid and heparin therapy remain controversial. Surgery is indicated in the case of abscess or high visual risk. Endoscopic endonasal surgery appears to have a double role, in diagnosis and treatment.
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Authors
H. Chahed, R. Bachraoui, S. Kedous, H. Ghorbel, A. Houcine, A. Mediouni, J. Marrakchi, R. Zainine, M. Ben Amor, N. Beltaief, G. Besbes,