Naso-ethmoid fracture

Diagnosis

• • Diffuse tearing and increased intercanthal distance are suggestive
  • Intranasal palpation w/ hemostat while palpating along bony rim for crepitus

Prognosis

• • Complications include:
    • Lacrimal disruption
    • Medial canthal ligament rupture
    • Dural tears
    • Intracranial injury seen in up to 70%

See Also

Maxillofacial Trauma

Source

Tintinalli