A simple aesthetic approach for correction of frontal sinus fracture.
OBJECTIVE
Frontal sinus fracture management remains controversial and involves preserving function whenever possible or obliterating the sinus and duct as required by the fracture pattern. The purpose of this study was to introduce the simple and effective method in the surgical treatment of the anterior wall of frontal sinus fractures.


METHODS
All 11 patients who presented with anterior wall fractures of the frontal sinus between 2009 and 2013 were included in this study. Two 7-mm stab incisions were made on each side of the fracture, a titanium screw with an attached wire was fixed to the fractured fragment, and an elevator was used to apply force in the opposite vector. One titanium screw was also fixed to the firm normal frontal bone, and the reduction was conducted by observing the C-arm until the fractured fragment reached the height of the normal side.


RESULTS
No patients showed any recurrent displacement or infection during the follow-up period, nor did any patient complain of or demonstrate forehead paresthesia. The surgical scar was less than 3 cm in all 11 patients, and all of them reported satisfaction with the results.


CONCLUSIONS
We obtained the results of an open reduction while using a less invasive method in the surgical treatment of the anterior wall of frontal sinus fractures.
From the Department of Plastic and reconstructive Surgery, Baik Hospital, Inje University, Busan, Korea.
Nam Hoon
NH
Kim
Seok Joo
SJ
Kang
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001863:Bone Screws; D001864:Bone Wires; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D005626:Frontal Sinus / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D055815:Young Adult