[Rhinosinusogenic orbital complications: the prevalence and principles of treatment].

Results of retrospective analysis of 8397 medical records accumulated in the otorhinolaryngological department of a regional hospital for the last 15 years are presented. The patients were admitted for the treatment of rhinosinusitis. A total of 269 (3.5%) orbital complications were documented. All age groups of the patients were dominated by males. Children most frequently developed orbital complications in case of acute sinusitis and adults in case of exacerbation of the chronic disease. The largest number of orbital complications were associated with the inflammatory process in the frontal sinus. The authors emphasize the necessity of accurate differential diagnosis between complications and propose a strategy for their treatment.