1 PhD (Graduate Program Coordinator at UPE). 2 MD (Medical Resident in Surgery and Maxillofacial Trauma. Universidade de Pernambuco). Universidade de Pernambuco. Send correspondence to: Belmiro C. E. Vasconcelos. Universidade de Pernambuco. Centro de Pesquisa Clínica em Cirurgia e Traumatologia Buco-Maxilo-Facial. Av. Gal. Newton Cavalcanti, 1.650. Tabatinga. Camaragibe PE. Brazil. CEP: 54753-2...

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Information about the etiology and incidence of maxillofacial trauma is important for prevention and appropriate treatments of such injuries. PURPOSE The purpose of this retrospective study was to conduct an analysis of maxillofacial injuries transferred and/or referred to the department of maxillofacial Surgery at Chamran emergency hospital, Shiraz, over a 6-year period ...

The management of midfacial fractures includes the treatment of facial fractures, dentoalveolar trauma, and soft-tissue injuries, as well as associated injuries, mainly of the head and neck [1]. The management of fractures of the maxillofacial complex remains a challenge for the oral maxillofacial surgeon, demanding both skill and expertise [2]. The success of treatment and implementation of pr...

In the past decade, the utility of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images in oral and maxillofacial surgery has seen continuous increase. However, CBCT images are not always able to replace other imaging modalities. Based on the current published knowledge, this paper discusses advantages and limitations of CBCT images in the diagnosis and surgical planning of dentoalveolar procedures, odo...

A substantial portion of cervical spine injuries occurs due to maxillofacial trauma. delay in the identification can result major neurological issues, paralysis, and even death. Therefore, early detection fractures patients with trauma is crucial. Aim: The goal study assess incidence cervico-spinal oral Methods: This cross-sectional was carried out at Oral Maxillofacial Surgery department Mayo ...

Attacks by elephants, the largest of the "large animals," produce many fatalities a year. Most attacks are provoked, although rogue elephants are occasionally responsible. Trampling, goring, tossing the individual with the trunk, or crushing with the knees produces the injuries. Injuries from encounters with large animals represent a significant health risk for rural communities. Wild-animal-in...

Objective
 Airway management in maxillofacial injuries is quite complex and involves many difficulties. The aim of this study to evaluate the knowledge level medical faculty students about airway injuries.
 Methods
 This cross-sectional was conducted on fifth sixth-grade Faculty Medicine, Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University. After literature review, a questionnaire prepared...

Airway management in patients with maxillofacial trauma is complicated by injuries to routes of intubation, and the surgeon is frequently asked to secure the airway. Airway obstruction from hemorrhage, tissue prolapse, or edema may require emergent intervention for which multiple intubation techniques exist. Competing needs for both airway and surgical access create intraoperative conflicts dur...