A Review of the Role of the Endoscopic Sinus Surgery in the Management of Sinusitis Complicated by Extradural Vs. Subdural Brain Abscesses

Abstract

Objective: To review the literature comparing management of extradural and subdural complications of acute sinusitis and the role of the rhinologist in managing these complications. Patient
Population: Adult and pediatric patients presenting with acute sinusitis complicated by brain abscesses.
Intervention: Role of Endosopic Sinus Surgery (ESS) in managing patients with sinusitis complicated by brain abscesses.
Methods: Papers from 1960-2015 discussing subdural and extradural complications of acute sinusitis and the role of sinus surgery.
Conclusions: The results suggest an aggressive approach to sinusitis complicated by subdural collections with a select role for conservative management in treatment of extradural collections.