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Superolateral Orbital Abscess Complicating Frontal Sinusitis - Need to Emphasize the External Approach

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Olusesi AD, Oyeyipo Y, Ukwuije UC, Oyeniran O, Hassan SB

Background: Orbital abscess is an uncommon complication of rhinosinusitis especially involving the ethmoidal sinuses. It is commonly seen in children and drainage could be external, endoscopic or combined. Orbital abscesses complicating frontal sinusitis are uncommon.

Objective: Discuss the best route of drainage of superolateral orbital abscess complicating frontal sinusitis. Setting: Tertiary care urban referral hospital in a developing country.

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DOI: 10.4172/2324-8785.1000250

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