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Air gun pellets in the sinuses

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. E. O'Connellf ,
N. O. Turner  and
A. L. Pahorm
J. E. O'Connellf
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Dudley Road Hospital, Birmingham
N. O. Turner
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Dudley Road Hospital, Birmingham
A. L. Pahorm*
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Dudley Road Hospital, Birmingham
*
Mr Ahmes L. Pahor, Department of Otorhinology, Dudley Road Hospital, Dudley Road, Birmingham B18 7QH.
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Abstract

Three cases of penetrating sinus injuries due to air gun pellets are presexnted in order to illustrate the potentially serious consequences of air gun injuries. Primary surgery was performed in all cases.

The clinical presentation, methods of accurate pre-operative localization and surgery are discussed.

Keywords

Foreign bodiesFirearmsParanasal sinusesRadiologySurgery
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 109 , Issue 11 , November 1995 , pp. 1097 - 1100
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1995

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