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885) Which of the following statements about Frontal Sinus Fracture is FALSE?

A. Extreme force is required to fracture the Anterior Table of the Frontal Sinus.
B. Associated serious injuries are common in 2/3 of the patients.
C. Isolated fracture of the Anterior Table occurs in 1/3 of the patients.
D. Combined fractures involving Anterior Table , Posterior Table and Nasofrontal Recess occur in 2/3 of patients
E. Follow up is limited to 1 year.




REFERENCES & ANSWER

Strong E. B., Sykes J. M.: Frontal Sinus and Nasoorbitoethmoid Complex Fractures, Chapter 59 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Second Edition, 2002, pp. 747-758

Strong E. B., Sykes J. M.: Frontal Sinus and Nasoorbitoethmoid Complex Fractures, Chapter 69 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Second Edition, 2009, pp. 965-990


885) E              Follow up is limited to 1 year.