Barotraumatisme du sinus frontal à propos d’un cas et revue de la littérature

Abstract

Sinus barotrauma is the second most frequently reported injury after middle ear barotrauma. The front sinus is the most common site affected. This is a rare and specific pathology. We here report the case of a 26-year-old patient having severe left frontal pain with ipsilateral epistaxis after a dive. CT scan showed left frontal hemosinus. Patient evolution was good after therapy. Frontal sinus barotraumas are accidents related to the variations in environmental pressure. Epistaxis is a sign of serious health condition, CT scanner plays a role in evaluating potential predisposing factors and establishing monitoring procedures. Patient treatment aims to relieve symptoms and to remove predisposing factors. Frontal sinus barotraumas are a rare injury; orbital and encephalic complications are exceptional. Their treatment coincides with that of their causal pathology.