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Subdural empyema is a rare but serious complication of paranasal sinusitis which may result in death or permanent disability in a significant proportion of cases. A case is presented in which displacement of a premolar root in the maxillary sinus led to a subdural empyema and a resultant left-sided hemiplegia. This case illustrates the necessity of early surgical intervention to remove displaced roots in the maxillary antrum in order to prevent the serious complications of paranasal sinusitis
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Woolley, E., Patel, M. Subdural empyema resulting from displacement of a root into the maxillary antrum. Br Dent J 182, 430–432 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4809404
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