@article{ref1,
title="Frontal sinus fractures: a 28-year retrospective review",
journal="Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery",
year="2006",
author="Strong, E. Bradley and Pahlavan, Nima and Saito, David",
volume="135",
number="5",
pages="774-779",
abstract="OBJECTIVES: To analyze 202 consecutive frontal sinus fracture (FSF) patients treated between 1974 and 2002 at the University of California, Davis. METHODS: A retrospective chart review was performed, including all patients with frontal sinus fractures from 1987 to 2002. This and 72 previously reported patients (1974-1986) were analyzed, comparing age, gender, fracture type, associated fractures, procedure type, and complications. RESULTS: Frontal sinus fractures resulting from motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) decreased from 71% to 52% (P < 0.05). Fractures from assaults increased from 9% to 21% (P < 0.05). The incidence of &quot;through and through&quot; fractures decreased from 40% to 11% (P < 0.05). Whereas combined anterior/posterior table fractures increased from 36% to 57% (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The etiology and severity of FSF has changed from 1974 to 2002. This is reflected in a reduced number of fractures resulting from MVAs as well as a reduced severity of injury. The most likely explanation is the use of safety belts and airbags.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0194-5998",
doi="10.1016/j.otohns.2006.03.043",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.otohns.2006.03.043"
}