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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

Background and objectives : Clinical suspicion of mandibular fractures should prompt two radiographs at different angles. The aims of this study were: (a) to audit compliance with this recommendation within…

Injuries to the head, face, and neck are an important source of mortality and morbidity in combat even though these areas represent only 12% of the body’s surface area. The…