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Orbital Complications of Rhinosinusitis.

This article is from Annals of Ibadan Postgraduate Medicine , volume 5 . Abstract Background:: Suppurative extension of rhinosinusitis to the orbit is a complication that often results from delay in diagnosis and, or inadequate treatment. These complications may range from preseptal cellulitis, orbital cellulitis, orbital abscesses, and subperiosteal abscesses to intracranial extension with a threat to both vision and life. This study aims to review the clinical profile, treatment modalities and outcome of orbital complications of rhinosinusitis in Ibadan, Nigeria. Method:: A retrospective rev…