Surgical treatment of frontal sinus fracture sequelae with methyl methacrylate prosthesis.
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چکیده
Inappropriate treatment of fractures of the frontal sinus can lead to serious complications. These fractures are often associated with soft tissue injuries and loss of bony structures. This case report shows the use of methyl methacrylate frontal prosthesis to treat a sequel of frontal sinus fracture; surgical options are discusses and one-year follow-up is present to show stability and good cosmetic result.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- International journal of burns and trauma
دوره 3 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013