What Researchers Did
Researchers presented two case studies of orbital osteomyelitis secondary to sinusitis.
What They Found
One patient remained infected with Pseudomonas meningitis even after extensive sinus and orbital surgery, rapidly declined, and is now deceased. The second patient, after multiple sinus procedures and a medial orbitotomy, was placed on hyperbaric oxygen and is still undergoing treatment.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection as it was not conducted in Canada nor involved Canadian researchers or patients.
Study Limitations
A significant limitation of this study is its reliance on only two case presentations, which limits the generalizability of the findings to a broader patient population.