Management of Complications of Pediatric Acute Rhinosinusitis (2023 AMW)
2023 AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO Experience
Orbital infections are common complications of acute rhinosinusitis (ARS) in children. These infections can progress intracranially which can lead to meningitis and brain abscesses. A large proportion of these patients respond well to oral or intravenous antibiotics. Depending on the severity of the infection, these patients can be treated as outpatient, while others require admission to the hospital for systemic antibiotics. Some studies have suggested benefit for concomitant use of corticosteroid. Surgical drainage is indicated when medical treatment fails. This panel seeks to gain insight to the most recent evidence-based treatment of complications of ARS with emphasis on the role of the otolaryngologists in the medical and surgical treatment decisions.
Credits
CME:1.0, MOC:1.0