Recent Experiences with Four Patients with Rhinogenic Intracranial Complications

Abstract

Case 1: A 21-year-old male had abscess of the brain and interhemispheric subdural area secondary to acute frontal sinusitis. Case 2: A 55-yera-old female had two brain abscesses. Case 3: A 15-year-old female had an epidural abscess secondary to acute frontal sinusitis. Case 4: A 15-year-old male had a subdural abscess. All 4 patients were treated successfully. The developpment of antibiotic therapy has reduced the incidence of rhinogenic intracranial complications, but 38 cases were reported in the past 10 years. Careful observation, prompt diagnosis and early treatment are very important.