facial reconstruction is one of the most challenging problems faced by a reconstructive surgeon. we present a case of complex facial reconstruction with a composite trauma to the nose resulting in near total loss of skin and lining along with complete loss of left eyebrow with exposed frontal bone and partial loss of the left eyelid. we combined a temporoparietal fascial flap for reconstruction...

conclusions immediate repair of the facial nerve injury will improve the process of recovery and rehabilitation of the face and forehead muscles and may play a very important role in the patient’s mental satisfaction and improve their quality of life. introduction facial paralysis is common following accidents, trauma, viral infection or tumors. case presentation a 24-year-old male patient was ...

conclusions saddle nose reconstruction with bone graft in multiple facial fracture patients is a predictable method if surgical accesses to the region are carefully designed, considering the accompanying fractures. results there were 11 patients treated using this method. the male-to-female ratio was 7:5. one miniscrew with the lag technique was the preferred method for the fixation of the dors...

OBJECTIVE In contrast to epidemiologic studies on facial injuries reporting on dental trauma, facial bone fractures with dentoalveolar injuries, or soft tissue injuries individually, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the overall place of dental trauma in facial injuries. This was a retrospective investigation of the impact of sport, work, violence, traffic, household, and play accidents...

UNLABELLED Facial traumas are frequent in emergencies, and they require the diagnosis of fractures and associated lesions. AIM To analyze epidemiological data concerning facial trauma care. MATERIALS AND METHODS Three hundred and fifty-five charts from patients with facial trauma treated by the Service of Otorhinolaryngology, from January 2002 to December 2008, were revised. The following d...