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J Pediatr Infect Dis 2019; 14(02): 024-028
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1661367
Review Article
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York

Complications of Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis in the Pediatric Population

Maraya M. Baumanis
1   Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
,
Kristen L. Honsinger
2   Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, United States
3   Department of Otolaryngology, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, United States
,
Charles A. Elmaraghy
2   Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, United States
3   Department of Otolaryngology, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, United States
,
Kris R. Jatana
2   Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, United States
3   Department of Otolaryngology, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, United States
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03 April 2018

04 April 2018

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06 July 2018 (online)

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Abstract

Acute complicated sinusitis can occur in children and can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. While medical management is critical, it is important to provide multi-disciplinary care to involve surgical specialists. Since intracranial and extracranial complications can result from acute sinusitis, active communication among all these specialists is paramount to achieve the best patient outcomes. Children with these conditions are best managed at centers where appropriate pediatric medical and surgical subspecialty care is available.

Keywords

sinusitis - rhinosinusitis - acute complicated - intracranial - orbital - periorbital cellulitis - subdural empyema - epidural abscess - meningitis - cavernous sinus thrombosis
 

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