Naso-ethmoid fracture: Difference between revisions
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
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*Diffuse tearing and increased intercanthal distance are suggestive | *Diffuse tearing and increased intercanthal distance are suggestive | ||
*Intranasal palpation | *Intranasal palpation with hemostat while palpating along bony rim for crepitus | ||
==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[Orbital fracture]] | *[[Orbital fracture]] | ||
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[[Category:ENT]] | [[Category:ENT]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Orthopedics]] | ||
[[Category:Trauma]] | [[Category:Trauma]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:35, 23 July 2016
Background
Evaluation
- Diffuse tearing and increased intercanthal distance are suggestive
- Intranasal palpation with hemostat while palpating along bony rim for crepitus
Differential Diagnosis
Maxillofacial Trauma
- Ears
- Nose
- Oral
- Other face
- Zygomatic arch fracture
- Zygomaticomaxillary (tripod) fracture
- Related
Management
Prognosis
- Complications include:
- Lacrimal disruption
- Medial canthal ligament rupture
- Dural tears
- Intracranial injury seen in up to 70%