TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2006//
TI  - Frontal sinus fractures: a 28-year retrospective review
JO  - Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
A1  - Strong, E. Bradley
A1  - Pahlavan, Nima
A1  - Saito, David
SP  - 774
EP  - 779
VL  - 135
IS  - 5
N2  - 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 "through and through" 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0194-5998
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.otohns.2006.03.043
ID  - ref1
ER  -