OMFS: Cranio-Orbital Trauma Flashcards
1
Q
what is cranio-orbital trauma?
A
group of injuries involving, frontal bone, orbits, ethmoids, upper midface
2
Q
areas to consider with cranio-orbital trauma?
A
- frontal bone & frontal sinus fractures
- naso-orbito-ethmoidal fractures
3
Q
what age does the frontal sinus begin to form from and when is it fully grown?
A
2 years old
adult sized by 15 years
4
Q
why do we want to treat cranio-orbital fractures?
A
- aesthetic
- infection
- chronic sinusitis
- brain abscess
5
Q
what are indications that you need to treat a cranio-orbital fracture?
A
- CSF leak
- deformity
- part of panfacial repair
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