Forehead crease-An approach to frontal-naso-orbito-ethmoid fractures

Abstract

Introduction: Fractures of frontal bone and naso-orbito -ethmoid region are usually associated with facial trauma. These usually present a frontal depression, csfrhinorrhoea, nasal deformity, diplopia, nasal bleeding with physical signs of midrace injury. In our study we had used this transverse forehead crease as an approach. This has provided good surgical exposure for managing these traumatic injuries. By careful dissection and preserving sensory nerves supplying the forehead and scalp, a cosmetically well accepted scar within the crease and normal forehead sensation could be achieve.