Computed tomographic (CT) scanning offers a simple, fast, and accurate study of complex maxillofacial trauma especially in the patient with multiple injuries. At the time of CT brain scanning, the facial bones can be scanned with only minimal extra time. High-resolution scanning provides excellent bony detail equal to or better than complex-motion tomography with the advantage of better contras...

Author: Kris S Moe, MD, FACS, Chief, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine; Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery, Division of Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, San Diego Coauthor(s): Patrick Byrne, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Divisi...

Airway management in craniofacial trauma patients is a challenge for an anesthetist. Treating these patients requires a close interdisciplinary communication and cooperation. Maintaining the airway and oxygenation of the patient is the initial challenge in craniofacial trauma patients. The management of the difficult airway is facilitated and patient's safety improved by following one of severa...

We present an unusual case of a retained crossbow bolt in the maxillofacial area of a 31-year-old man. While crossbow injuries are rare, this case is of interest because otolaryngologists are often faced with treating retained foreign objects after penetrating facial trauma. These cases are difficult to manage because of the complexity and variety of injuries that can occur during both the init...

Os traumas craniofaciais por objetos metálicos são comuns em guerras, conflitos pessoais e em acidentes diversos. Podem ser causados por armas de fogo ou branca e fragmentos metálicos, ósseos ou dentários, os quais produzem lesões que variam desde pequenas abrasões até fraturas extensas e graves. Ocorrem, principalmente, em adultos jovens de 19 a 30 anos, do sexo masculino, pela maior exposição...

BACKGROUND With the development of urban setting worldwide, the major issue of concern is the increase in the mortality rate in the population due to road traffic accidents. The face, being the most exposed region is susceptible to injuries and maybe associated with injuries to the adjacent neuro-cranium. The literature has conflicting views on the relationship between facial fractures and head...

Maxillofacial trauma is typically caused by blunt trauma due to interpersonal violence, moving vehicle accidents (MVA), falls, or sporting activities . Because these activities transcend cultural and geographic borders, maxillofacial trauma remains a global health issue. Technological advances have resulted in faster methods of transportation and with these developments maxillofacial trauma has...

mandibular fractures are among the most common facial injuries. this case report demonstrates the efficacy of simultaneous usage of miniscrews and direct bonding techniques without open reduction in an extensive traumatized patient. a 25-year-old girl with multiple injuries in the head and facial region 1 month after a plane crash accident was referred to manage the mandibular fractures. due to...

AIM This article reviews the application of endoscope-assisted techniques to the treatment of maxillofacial trauma and discusses some aspects of these techniques and reporting our experience. INTRODUCTION In the last decades, diagnostical imaging, surgical techniques and surgical instrument development allowed a great progress in management of facial fractures. In recent years, to some Author...

BACKGROUND This study was performed to identify the presence of anxiety and depression in patients who had sustained facial injuries; additionally we aimed to identify other variables that may modify the psychological response to trauma that include gender and age. MATERIALS AND METHODS The participants were 153 patients from multimodal trauma centers in Bangalore city who sustained disfiguri...