Abstract Subcutaneous emphysema is a common entity following facial trauma. However, pneumomediastinum secondary to isolated fractures rare and potentially life-threatening complication. We present case of 26-year-old female that presented with sudden onset left sided swelling over the periorbital zygomaticomaxillary region some bruising overlying maxilla. In addition palpable crepitus was temp...

OBJECTIVES Transpositioning of the inferior alveolar nerve to prevent injury in lower jaw has been advocated for orthognathic, pre-prosthetic and for implant placement procedures. However, the concept of infra-orbital nerve repositioning in cases of mid-face fractures remains unexplored. The infraorbital nerve may be involved in trauma to the zygomatic complex which often results in sensory dis...

Abstract Intraoperative imaging is increasingly used by surgeons and has become an integral part of many surgical procedures. This study was performed to provide overview the current literature on intraoperative use cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in maxillofacial surgery. A bibliographic search PubMed conducted March 2020, without time limitation, using "intraoperative imaging" A...

Aim: The zygomatic bone is the key component of the structural facial aesthetics as it constitutes the prominence of the cheek bone. Also, the most frequent clinical findings in zygomatic arch fracture includes limitation of jaw movement and flattening of cheek. So it is necessary to elevate the arch precisely. Therefore, a prospective study was conducted toevaluate adequacy for reduction of zy...

None of the reports of delayed infection mentioned a latent period exceeding 13 months. we report an infection that developed 18 months after implantation of an absorbable plate. A 16-year-old adolescent girl had undergone reduction and fixation with an absorbable plate for Lefort I and zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures 18 months prior at our hospital. In her most recent hospital visit as a...

OBJECTIVES In this study, we assessed soft tissue asymmetry that occurred after open reduction of unilateral zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) fractures. We proposed a simple method to assess soft tissue asymmetry after reduction surgery by evaluating the symmetry between the affected and the unaffected sides. The factors affecting soft tissue contour after surgery were also analyzed. MATERIA...