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Management of post-septal complications of acute rhinosinusitis in children: A 14-year experience in a tertiary hospital
- Source :
- International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology. 151
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Introduction Acute rhinosinusitis accounts for most of the cases of orbital infections and is the most common cause of periorbital oedema in children. Up to 10% of patients with orbital complications of acute rhinosinusitis may experience vision loss and other complications such as meningitis, intracranial abscess or even death. Therefore, these patients require prompt diagnosis and proper treatment. Objectives This study aims to report the clinical presentation and management of post-septal orbital complications of acute rhinosinusitis in the paediatric population. Materials and methods A retrospective medical chart review of all children aged under 18 years old who were diagnosed with post-septal orbital complications of acute rhinosinusitis at a tertiary academic hospital, between 01/2007 and 12/2020. Patients were grouped according to the Chandler Classification (groups 2–5). Results Fifty-five children (mean age of 6.91 ± 4.61 years) fulfilled the entry criteria for post-septal orbital complications of acute rhinosinusitis, based on clinical evaluation by an otorhinolaryngologist and CT-scan findings. Forty (72.72%) patients were also evaluated by an ophthalmologist. Most patients were male (76.36%). Twenty-four patients had post-septal cellulitis (43.63%), 21 patients had a subperiosteal abscess (38.18%) and 10 patients had an orbital abscess (18.18%). Eyelid swelling was the most frequent sign, followed by fever. Microbiology varied considerably and gram-positive agents were clearly predominant. Eighteen (32.73%) patients had been treated with oral antibiotics prior to hospital admission, exhibiting a significantly higher risk of recurrence of orbital infection (p = 0.020). Ethmoid and maxillary sinuses were the most involved paranasal sinuses (90.91%). Thirty-three patients (60%) were successfully treated medically, and 22 patients (40%) required surgical drainage. Seven patients (12.73%) developed further complications and six recovered without sequelae. The mean length of hospital stay was 8.0 ± 5.0 days and recurrence of orbital infection occurred in six patients (10.91%). The absolute neutrophil blood count was significantly different amongst Chandler groups (p = 0.021), with higher counts in patients with subperiosteal abscess. The duration of hospitalization was significantly higher in patients submitted to surgery (p Conclusion Post-septal orbital complications of acute rhinosinusitis are infrequent but dangerous events in the paediatric population. Close collaboration with Ophtalmology is paramount, as the child's vision is at risk. Eyelid swelling and proptosis are early signs. CT-scan imaging plays an invaluable role in the diagnosis and decision-making. Predictive indicators for surgery were not found. However, emergency endoscopic nasal surgery with abscess drainage should be considered whenever vision is at risk, if there is no improvement after aggressive medical treatment, and in cases of intracranial complications.
- Subjects :
- Male
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Subperiosteal abscess
Adolescent
Tertiary Care Centers
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Acute rhinosinusitis
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Sinusitis
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Retrospective Studies
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Orbital Cellulitis
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Surgery
Paranasal sinuses
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Cellulitis
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Orbital cellulitis
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- ISSN :
- 18728464
- Volume :
- 151
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....da4615fc1085de73f9761089025bf903