Management guidelines of facial gunshot injuries
Background : Due to the increase of weapons, fire arms, and violence in several Arabic counties affected by the “Arabic Spring”, a dramatic increase of gunshot injuries was reported. It…
A 10-year prospective analysis of paediatric maxillofacial trauma in Birmingham, UK
Introduction : The aim of this study is to examine trends in the incidence, nature and management of emergency referrals to the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department at Birmingham Children’s…
A review of the aetiology of facial fractures seen at a major trauma centre
Introduction : King’s College Hospital, a major trauma centre in South East London, covers a diverse population. We compare the aetiology of facial fractures we see to that of the…
Maxillofacial firearm injuries: a protocol for management in Asyut University Hospital
Purpose : This study discusses the firearm injuries in the maxillofacial region, protocol for primary care and management, the complications encountered and the outcome of the patients in Asyut University…
Facial symmetry assessment following computer-aided 3D zygomatico-orbital reconstruction
Background and objectives : The use of computer-assisted techniques in reconstruction of orbitozygomatic fractures has been the hot subject in the literature during the past 10 years. Such techniques are…
Delayed osteosynthesis in the management of mandibular fractures using miniplates—a review of 73 fractures
Background and objectives : Miniplate osteosynthesis of mandibular fractures developed by Champy et al. recommended that fixation should be done within 12 h of injury and Cawood further suggested upto…
Feasibility of outpatient management of mandibular fractures: a pilot study
Background : Over 300 mandibular fractures are managed in this department annually. Currently, all surgery is performed as inpatient care. On occasion, the operation occurs in the day surgery unit…
Changing trends in maxillofacial trauma in Delhi and National Capital Region-multicentric retrospective study of 450 cases
World over annually 1 million people die and over 25 million are injured or disabled due to road traffic accidents. In India alone road mishaps are responsible for 78% of…
Epidemiology of maxillofacial fractures in Spain
Background and objectives : The incidence and the prevalence of maxillofacial trauma has been reported worldwide, but we do not have recent Spanish data. The main objective of this study…
Minimal invasive approach for fixation of orbital floor fracture
Different surgical approaches are available for reduction and fixation of orbital floor fractures. However, each approach could be associated with eyelid retraction and ectropion and/or scar visibility. In this study,…
