Abstract
Acute sinusitis is one of the most common conditions that can present to a wide variety of clinicians ranging from general practitioners, Accident and Emergency, physicians, ophthalmologists and otolaryngologists to intensivists and even neurosurgeons. Delayed diagnosis with failure to recognize and manage (albeit rare) complications can be devastating for patients, potentially resulting in blindness or even death. Management of the condition itself can lead to complications. This article reviews the current guidelines for diagnosis and management of acute sinusitis with emphasis on medicolegal aspects. Adverse events affecting patients with acute sinusitis are also presented illustrating the challenges in the assessment and management of this condition.
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