Multiple glass pieces in paranasal sinuses

Abstract

Here, a case has been reported of a road traffic accident with multiple glass pieces arranged in an unusual pattern in the left maxillary sinus, ethmoid sinus, nasopharynx and medial side of the orbit, as seen in the radiographs. Combined surgical approach through the existing wound and endoscopic surgery was successfully used to remove nearly all the glass pieces.

Keywords

• Endoscopic sinus surgery
• foreign body
• glass pieces
• maxillary sinus and penetrating injuries