Iatrogenic sinus thrombophlebitis : a case report

Abstract EN

Mastoidectomy is one of the common surgical procedures done for exenterating infection of the mastoid bone.

Intraoperative complications such as dural tear, lateral sinus bleed are known iatrogenic complications, however, infective sinus thrombophlebitis causing diffuse sinus thrombosis and meningitis following an iatrogenic sinus bleed is a rare complication and we discuss the etiology and the cause for this complication and management.