Sub-mental intubation in maxillofacial trauma
The presences of fractures that compromise the midface and inferior thirds of the face either hurdle or impede the use of conventional methods of endotracheal intubation. The airway is traditionally…
Assessment of the marginal mandibular nerve function after Risdon approach
Detailed knowledge of the anatomy of the facial nerve and its branches, especially the marginal mandibular, is of fundamental importance in surgical treatment of mandibular fractures by making use of…
Evaluation of fixation techniques with titanium plates and Kirschner wires in zygoma fractures. Preliminary study
This study aims to evaluate the quality of treatment of two techniques of reduction and fixation of zygoma fractures. The sample was 10 patients were divided into two groups. The…
Endonasal anesthesia technique for closed reduction of fractures of the nasal bones
Although considered small, nasal bone fractures may eventually result in aesthetic and/or functional defects. Moreover, the pain caused by surgery is widely debated in the literature as well as the…
Treatment of the maxillofacial injuries caused by chainsaw, circular and grinding saw
The aim of this paper is to report and discuss the injuries of maxillofacial region caused by chainsaw, circular saw, and grinding saw. A prospective analysis of patients treated at…
Evaluation of conservative treatment of mandibular fracture
With the introduction and large-scale use of rigid internal fixation the treatment of patients with mandibular fractures has changed significantly. There are clinical situations in which conservative treatment is effective…
Incidence and reasons for removing bone plates used to fixate mandibular fractures in an inner-city population with below average national income and education
Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the incidence and reasons for removing bone plates used to fixate mandibular fractures in an inner-city population. Method: This study consisted…
Epidemiological profile of craniofacial trauma in the Hospital Barros Luco Trudeau, Santiago, Chile. Period 2006–2010
Aim: To determine the epidemiological profile of Craniofacial Trauma (CFT) in adult patients attended at the Emergency Room of Hospital Barros Luco Trudeau (HBLT), Santiago, Chile. Methods: This retrospective epidemiological…
Complications of treatment of condylar fractures. Clinical experience in maxillofacial surgery service Hospital Carlos van Buren – Valparaiso, Chile
By confronting the management of condylar fractures, there are two possible treatments, one surgical and other orthopedic. Both present indications, advantages and disadvantages, and even according to the preference of…
Mandibular fractures resolution according to socio-economic background of the patients
Objective: To compare the mandibular fractures resolution treated with different fixation techniques according to socio-economic background of the patients. Patients and methods: Patients presenting single or multiple mandibular fractures located…
