Cranio-maxillo-facial injuries in civilians from Iraq caused by bomb attacks and gunshots: experience of a humanitarian project in Jordan

Jan 27, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Cranio-maxillo-facial injuries in civilians from Iraq caused by bomb attacks and gunshots: experience of a humanitarian project in Jordan

Objectives: Combat injuries in worldwide military conflicts have been reported frequently, however publications on injuries of unprotected civilians caused by bomb attacks and bullets are rare. The present report gives…

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Mandibular condylar fractures: 12 years experience maxillofacial surgery service, Hospital Carlos Van Buren, Valparaíso, Chile

Jan 27, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Mandibular condylar fractures: 12 years experience maxillofacial surgery service, Hospital Carlos Van Buren, Valparaíso, Chile

Introduction: The condyle is frequently affected anatomical area (25–35%), due to its relative structural weakness. Most often they are indirect fractures or shear and bending is common to alter the…

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Management of pediatric condylar fractures: clinical experience in the Hospital Carlos Van Buren, Valparaiso, Chile

Jan 27, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Management of pediatric condylar fractures: clinical experience in the Hospital Carlos Van Buren, Valparaiso, Chile

Facial trauma in pediatric patients differs in terms of prevalence, diagnosis and treatment, as compared to adults. The treatment will take depends on the intrinsic characteristics of the fracture, patient…

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A 5 year review of mandibular fractures presenting to a peripheral trauma unit: incidence, aetiology and management

Jan 27, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on A 5 year review of mandibular fractures presenting to a peripheral trauma unit: incidence, aetiology and management

Introduction: One of the most common presentations to the on-call oral and maxillofacial surgeon in the emergency department is a fractured mandible. We look at the pattern of mandibular fractures…

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In search of excellence: establishing a routine of oromaxillofacial procedures for patients with polytrauma

Jan 27, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on In search of excellence: establishing a routine of oromaxillofacial procedures for patients with polytrauma

International literature describes clear and objective criteria for the treatment of facial bone fractures and consequent lesions and recommends protocols, approach routines, reduction and fixation that may enhance the predictability…

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