ABSTRACT
Sinusitis is a common condition that is usually treated uneventfully on an outpatient basis. Admission to a hospital is rare, as are the complications stemming from sinusitis (Table 1). Although not exactly known, the incidence of complications from sinusitis is thought to be low. One study found a 3% incidence of complications in hospitalized patients (1). In addition,
other studies from referral centers looking at complications only report a few patients per year (2). The rarity of this problem can make physicians complacent about looking for complications and therefore could lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Morbidities can include blindness and neurologic deficits.
