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Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Vol. 18, No. 5, 325-327 (2002)

Acute Frontal Sinus Fracture: An Innovative Use of Sonography

David Paul Bahner

The Ohio State University

Jeffrey A. Bradley

The Ohio State University

Douglas A. Rund

The Ohio State University

Frontal sinus fractures typically occur as a result ofdirect facial trauma. The fracture may cause significantswelling and hematoma at the site of injury,which makes it difficult for palpation of the bonyouter table. The authors describe a patient with afrontal sinus fracture. The sonographic findingswere confirmed by facial computed tomography.Following reconstructive surgery, ultrasound demonstratedsuccessful reduction and surgical fixationof the fracture fragment.

Key Words: sonography • frontal sinus • sinus fractures • musculoskeletal sonography • trauma


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