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. 2022 Nov 8;75(2):352–357. doi: 10.1007/s12070-022-03269-w

Table 2.

Descriptive data for the clinical evaluation for patients presenting with orbital complications as a result of acute sinusitis

Chandler classification Class 1 (Preseptal cellulitis) 11 (21.2%)
Class 2 (Orbital cellulitis) 15 (28.8%)
Class 3 (Subperiosteal Abscess) 25 (45.1%)
Treatment site Outpatient 2 (3.8%)
Admission (hospital stay mean) 50 (96.2%)
Management Medical management only 32 (61.5%)
FESS with medical management 2 (3.8%)
External incision and drainage with medical management 8 (14.8%)
FESS and EIAD with medical management 8 (14.8%)
Presentation Proptosis 23 (44.2%)
Chemosis 17 (32.7%)
Pain 21 (40.4%)
Restricted eye movement 29 (42.3%)
Decrease vision 11 (21.2%)

FESS Functional endoscopic sinus surgery, EIAD External incision and drainage