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Types of complications
| Complication | N | Initial Surgical Treatment (27 patients) | Initial Medical Treatment (59 patients) |
|---|---|---|---|
| preseptal cellulitis | 18 | 2 | 16 |
| orbital cellulitis | 31 | 6 | 25 |
| subperiosteal abscess | 49 | 22 | 27 |
| orbital abscess | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| cavernous sinus thrombosis | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| intracranial abscess | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| meningitis | 6 | 2 | 4 |
