Intracranial complications of sinusitis.
While once a significant risk of sinusitis, the incidence of intracranial complications has decreased remarkably since the advent of antibiotics. This article reviews the intracranial complications of chronic sinusitis, their incidence, clinical manifestations, radiographic evidence, and treatment options.
Mansfield
E L
EL
Tulane University School of Medicine, Dept of Otolaryngology, in New Orleans.
Gianoli
G J
GJ
D001922:Brain Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D013354:Empyema, Subdural / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D002542:Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D008581:Meningitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy