Facial fractures: beyond Le Fort.
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چکیده
This article presents a systematic approach for interpreting a craniofacial CT scan that is clinically useful to the reconstructive surgeon. By categorizing the fracture patterns and highlighting the variables that may affect fracture management, the radiologist can expand his interpretation of the fracture pattern into a clinically useful diagnosis that may affect fracture management.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
دوره 41 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008