Craig and Goyal reported clinical features associated with sphenoid sinus fractures. The authors are from Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York.
Location of fractures:
(1) carotid canal
(2) sphenoid roof
(3) lateral wall
(4) intersinus septum
(5) posterior wall
Causes:
(1) penetrating injury
(2) motor vehicle accident
(3) fall
(4) blunt trauma (assault)
Complications:
(1) nasal leakage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
(2) blunt carotid artery injury (BCAI)
Predictors for CSF leak:
(1) penetrating injury.
(2) sphenoid roof fracture
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