Introduction : Although methods for classifying facial fractures have been extensively described in the literature, corresponding classification systems for Major Maxillofacial Wounds (MMW) are few. We present our primary results…
The aim of the present study was to analyse the patterns and treatment modalities of maxillofacial fractures treated surgically during the last decade at the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery of…
Aim : This retrospective study was done to analyse the management of zygomatic complex fractures necessitating surgical intervention in two of the largest tertiary care hospital of the Indian Armed…
The objective of this presentation is to compare results and analyse the aspects that should be considered when choosing dental and skeletal devices to improve results in treating maxillofacial trauma….
Many preventing methods are being developed to decrease facial fractures, and they proved to be effective. It can be seen, specially in Europe, that panfacial fractures are not as common…
Aim : The aim of this study was to evaluate clinically and radiologically the use of high porous polyethylene (Medpor) for reconstruction of post-traumatic orbital roof and floor defects. Patients…
Background : The sequelaes of treatment for maxillofacial fractures are commonly associated to great morbidity, lost of function and aesthetics compromise among others that is why is important to understand…
Background : In Chile maxillofacial trauma has increased its prevalence and complexity in the last years, being the third cause of death in young population between the second and fourth…
Objective : The aim of this study was to analyse the principal variables which determine the method of treatment and outcome in traumatic injuries in sequelae of craneofacial fractures. Methods…
Orbital fractures are increasingly complex; some of these fractures may need more than one surgery to fully correct the defects. Many treatments are described to orbital surgery, according to one…
Isolated zygomatic arch fractures are mainly treated with a Gillies temporal approach or a supraorbital approach described by Dingman and Natvig. Being a surgical closed reduction treatment, it have encouraged…
Introduction : Carotid-cavernous fistulas (CCF) are abnormal communications between the venous cavernous sinus and the carotid artery. These may occur spontaneously but are usually caused by significant head trauma. Timing…
Aim : To assess the early management of head and neck gunshot injuries occurred in Sabha and Beni Walid war fronts. Patients and methods : A total of 102 patients…
Aims and objectives : To define multi-layer spiral CT and cone beam CT capabilities and limitations in postoperative treatment of deficiency and deformities of the orbit floor control. Materials and…
Titanium three dimensional miniplate versus conventional titanium miniplate in fixation of anteriormandibular fractures. A total of 20 patients were managed by open reduction and internal fixation for fractures of anterior…
Aims : Zygomatico-orbital–maxillary complex (ZOMC) fractures are the second most common facial fracture following nasal fractures. We present a comprehensive retrospective analysis of the management of 226 patients treated for…
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…
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…
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…
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…
