title: Migrating implant masquerading as acute sinusitis.
abstract: The author presents a case of migrating miniplate screw presenting as acute on chronic sinusitis. Mini plates have been used in osteosynthesis of the mandible and maxillofacial surgery. In the last decade there has been an increase in the incidence of use of miniplates to stabilise Lefort II and III fractures involving the maxilla. The case report highlights the rare presentation of screw impinging on inferior turbinate in a patient who is a known case of chronic sinusitis presenting as acute sinusitis with dramatic relief of symptoms on removal of the implant.
authors.affiliation: Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute Porur, Chennai, 600 116 India.
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Jothi Ramalingam
keywords: Acute sinusitis; Migrating mini plate screw