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2. The management of facial trauma.
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McCormick, Robert Stuart and Putnam, Graham
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Facial or maxillofacial trauma occurs as a consequence of physical injury to the face and can include damage to soft tissue and bony structures either in isolation or combination. There is a male predominance with highest incidence in the age group of 20–40 years. The range of injuries include soft tissue damage, bruising, lacerations, burns and fractures of the underlying facial skeleton including the zygomatic complex, mandible, maxilla, orbit and nasoethmoidal complex. The concentration of special senses in the head and neck region means that even seemingly minor injuries can have a significant impact upon the long-term outcome for a patient. Careful assessment of an injured patient must include a full ATLS evaluation to ensure that associated potentially life-threatening injuries are not missed. This article describes the signs, symptoms and treatment of maxillofacial trauma, including management of hard and soft tissue trauma. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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3. Study Evaluating the Performance and Safety of Global D Implants Indicated for Orthognathic Surgery (CMF-ORTHO)
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- 2023
4. To Evaluate the Performance and Safety of Personalized Implants in CMF Surgery Indicated for Orthognathic Surgery
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Global D
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- 2021
5. Minimally Invasive Dental Occlusion Ties
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Alan Johnson, Chair of Otolaryngology, Principal Investigator
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- 2021
6. Alcohol consumption and maxillofacial fractures in times of COVID-19: a cross-sectional study in a Cuban university hospital.
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Ibraín Enrique Corrales-Reyes, Denia Morales-Navarro, Alejandro Ernesto Núñez-Blanco, and Christian R. Mejia
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alcoholic beverages ,mandibular fractures ,maxillary fractures ,zygomatic fractures ,covid-19 ,epidemiology ,Dentistry ,RK1-715 - Abstract
Introduction: The consumption of alcoholic beverages reduces the body's ability to deal with dangerous situations and exposes people to trauma. Objective: To determine the association between the consumption of alcoholic beverages and the characteristics of maxillofacial fractures treated at a Cuban university hospital in the context of COVID-19. Material and Methods: An observational, analytical, and cross-sectional study was carried out in the Maxillofacial Surgery unit at the “Carlos Manuel de Céspedes” General University Hospital during the year 2020. Prevalence ratios, 95% confidence intervals and p-values were obtained using generalized linear models. Results: In 58.23% of the cases, fractures were related to the consumption of alcoholic beverages. The fundamental etiology was interpersonal violence (47.75%), regardless of the consumption of alcoholic beverages. There was a prevalence of patients with nasal fractures (n=98; 55.06%), among which, 35.71% had consumed alcoholic beverages at the time of the trauma. Being male (p=0.005), the lack of university studies (p=0.007), the need for surgical treatment (p
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- 2022
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7. Diagnostic accuracy of the tongue blade test combined with clinical signs to detect maxillary and mandibular fractures in the emergency department.
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Jee Yen Kuck, Noor Azhar, Abdul Muhaimin, Wee, Neena, and Manikam, Rishya
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SYMPTOMS , *MANDIBULAR fractures , *HOSPITAL emergency services , *COMPUTED tomography , *RADIATION exposure - Abstract
BACKGROUND: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of clinical signs combined with the tongue blade test (TBT) to detect maxillary and mandibular fractures. METHODS: A cross-sectional study enrolled patients with maxillary and mandibular injuries in the emergency department. Physical examination and the TBT were performed, followed by radiological imaging (facial X-ray or computed tomography [CT]). The diagnostic accuracy was calculated for individuals and a combination of clinical findings at predicting maxillary and mandibular fractures. RESULTS: A total of 98 patients were identified, of whom 31.6% had maxillary fractures and 9.2% had mandibular fractures. The combination of malocclusion, tenderness on palpation and swelling with positive TBT had 100% specificity to detect maxillary and mandibular fractures. In the absence of malocclusion, the combination of tenderness on palpation and swelling with positive TBT produced a specificity of 97.8% for maxillary fracture and a specificity of 96.2% for mandibular fracture. A clinical decision tool consisting of malocclusion, tenderness on palpation, swelling and TBT revealed a specificity of 100% and a positive predictive value of 100%. CONCLUSION: The clinical decision tool is potentially useful to rule out mandibular fractures, thus preventing unnecessary radiation exposure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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8. Profile of Hospitalizations of Children and Adolescents Victims of Transport Accidents: A Retrospective Study
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Naiana Braga da Silva, Taynná Larissa Santos Rodrigues, Ane Polline Lacerda Protasio, and Alessandro Leite Cavalcanti
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Accidents, Traffic ,Facial Injuries ,Maxillary Fractures ,Child ,Adolescent ,Dentistry ,RK1-715 - Abstract
Objective: To present the profile of hospitalizations due to transport accidents in individuals aged 0-19 years in a reference hospital for urgent and emergency traumatology care. Material and Methods: This retrospective study is grounded on analyzing medical records of children and adolescents hospitalized due to transport accidents in 2016 and 2017. The bivariate analyses included Chi-square and Fischer’s exact tests and binary logistic regression, with a 5% significance level. Results: Four hundred and seventy-five (43.7%) of the 1,088 medical records investigated corresponded to transport accidents, and accidents involving motorcycles were the most frequent (68.3%), affecting adolescents (81.3%), while children were more involved in accidents as pedestrians (57.1%). Advancing age increases the likelihood of the outcome, with a significant association in the multivariate analysis (p
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- 2023
9. Profile of Hospitalizations of Children and Adolescents Victims of Transport Accidents: A Retrospective Study.
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Braga da Silva, Naiana, Santos Rodrigues, Taynná Larissa, Lacerda Protasio, Ane Polline, and Leite Cavalcanti, Alessandro
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CHILD victims ,TEENAGE boys ,PEDESTRIAN accidents ,ACCIDENT victims ,BIVARIATE analysis ,ORAL surgeons - Abstract
Objective: To present the profile of hospitalizations due to transport accidents in individuals aged 0-19 years in a reference hospital for urgent and emergency traumatology care. Material and Methods: This retrospective study is grounded on analyzing medical records of children and adolescents hospitalized due to transport accidents in 2016 and 2017. The bivariate analyses included Chi-square and Fischer’s exact tests and binary logistic regression, with a 5% significance level. Results: Four hundred and seventy-five (43.7%) of the 1,088 medical records investigated corresponded to transport accidents, and accidents involving motorcycles were the most frequent (68.3%), affecting adolescents (81.3%), while children were more involved in accidents as pedestrians (57.1%). Advancing age increases the likelihood of the outcome, with a significant association in the multivariate analysis (p<0.001). The mandible was most frequently affected in maxillofacial fractures. Conclusion: Transport accidents predominantly affect male adolescents, involving motorcycles, and the lower limbs are the most affected. The mandible was the most affected bone in maxillofacial fractures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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10. Treatment of a naso-orbito-ethmoid fracture using open reduction and suspension sutures: a case report.
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Youngsu Na, Chaneol Seo, Yongseok Kwon, Jeenam Kim, Hyungon Choi, Donghyeok Shin, and Myungchul Lee
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ETHMOID bone , *EYE-socket fractures , *OPERATIVE surgery - Abstract
Naso-orbito-ethmoidal (NOE) fractures are complicated fractures of the mid-face. The treatment of NOE fractures is challenging and a comprehensive treatment strategy is required. We introduce a case of NOE fracture treated with open reduction and suspension sutures. A 28-year-old woman presented with a unilateral NOE fracture. To reduce the frontal process of the maxilla, a suspension suture was made by pulling the fragment using a double arm suture via a transcaruncular incision. The suture thread was placed in the horizontal plane. Another suspension suture on the inferior orbital rim assisted reduction procedure, and they passed through the overlying skin. The reduction alignment could be finely adjusted by tightening the transcutaneous suture threads while checking the degree of bone alignment through the subciliary incision. The two suture threads were suspended using a thermoplastic nasal splint. An additional skin incision on the medial canthal area, which would have resulted in a scar, could be avoided. Four months postoperatively, computed tomography showed an accurate and stable reduction. The patient was satisfied with her aesthetic appearance, and functional deficits were not present. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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11. Sensory change and recovery of infraorbital area after zygomaticomaxillary and orbital floor fractures.
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Sang Woo Han, Jeong Ho Kim, Sug Won Kim, Sung Hwa Kim, Dae Ryong Kang, and Jiye Kim
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ZYGOMATIC fractures , *SENSORY disorders - Abstract
Background: To compare the sensory change and recovery of infraorbital area associated with zygomaticomaxillary and orbital floor fractures and their recoveries and investigate the factors that affect them. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 652 patients diagnosed with zygomaticomaxillary (n= 430) or orbital floor (n= 222) fractures in a single center between January 2016 and January 2021. Patient data, including age, sex, medical history, injury mechanism, Knight and North classification (in zygomaticomaxillary fracture cases), injury indication for surgery (in orbital floor cases), combined injury, sensory change, and recovery period, were reviewed. The chi-square test was used for statistical analysis. Results: Orbital floor fractures occurred more frequently in younger patients than zygomaticomaxillary fractures (p< 0.001). High-energy injuries were more likely to be associated with zygomaticomaxillary fractures (p< 0.001), whereas low-energy injuries were more likely to be associated with orbital floor fractures (p< 0.001). The sensory changes associated with orbital floor and zygomaticomaxillary fractures were not significantly different (p= 0.773). Sensory recovery was more rapid and better after orbital floor than after zygomaticomaxillary fractures; however, the difference was not significantly different. Additionally, the low-energy group showed a higher incidence of sensory changes than the high-energy group, but the difference was not statistically significant (p= 0.512). Permanent sensory changes were more frequent in the high-energy group, the difference was statistically significant (p= 0.043). Conclusion: The study found no significant difference in the incidence of sensory changes associated with orbital floor and zygomaticomaxillary fractures. In case of orbital floor fractures and high-energy injuries, the risk of permanent sensory impairment should be considered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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12. بررسی وضعیت دندانهای مجاور خطوط شکستگی فک پایین و باال در بیماران کمتر از 12 سال مراجعهکننده به بخش جراحی فک و صورت بیمارستان باهنر شهر کرمان طی سالهای -1395 1389.
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سیدامیرعباس نور& and مهسا کیمیاییطلب
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HEAD injury complications , *TOOTH analysis , *HOSPITALS , *TEETH , *PANORAMIC radiography , *MANDIBULAR fractures , *ACQUISITION of data , *SURGERY , *PATIENTS , *TOOTH erosion , *TOOTH eruption , *OPEN reduction internal fixation , *RISK assessment , *TREATMENT effectiveness , *RESEARCH funding , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *MEDICAL records , *FRACTURE fixation , *DENTAL pathology , *FACIAL injuries , *JAW fractures , *HOSPITAL care of children , *HEAD injuries , *DISEASE risk factors , *DISEASE complications , *CHILDREN - Abstract
Background and Aim The most concern in children with head and facial trauma is the effects of the trauma and the treatment on their growth considering the possibility that the teeth with different stages of evolution in the fracture line have different prognosis in growth and deformity. The present study aims to examine the status of the teeth in the fracture lines of children in order to check the effects of head and facial trauma on these teeth. Methods & Materials Participants were 28 children under 12 years of age with jaw fracture admitted to the maxillofacial surgery department of Bahonar Hospital, Kerman, Iran from 2010 to 2016. Their information was extracted from their medical files and the teeth in the fracture line were clinically evaluated. Panoramic graphs were taken immediately after and 6 to 24 months after the surgery. The information examined in the panoramic graphs included the internal and external erosion, pathological lesion, and eruption rate of the teeth in the fracture line. Ethical Considerations This article was approved by the ethics committee of Kerman University of Medical Sciences (Ethical Code: IR.KMU.REC.1396.1398). Results It was found that 60.7% of the fractures occurred in the lower jaw, of which 67.9% were treated by closed reduction method and 10.7% by open reduction method. Moreover, 89.3% of the teeth had no pathological lesion. In 78.6% and 71.4% of cases, no dental discoloration and necrosis were observed, respectively. Moreover, 82.1% of the teeth had reached full eruption. Conclusion Most of the teeth in the fracture line reaches full eruption with no pathological lesion, discoloration, root deformity, and looseness, and there is no difference in this respect between patients received open and closed reduction methods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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13. Malar and maxillary fractures among pediatric patients and the risk factors for mortality.
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Stanbouly, Dani, Stewart, Sara J., Harris, Jack A., and Chuang, Sung‐Kiang
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FACIAL bones , *ARTHRITIS Impact Measurement Scales , *RETROSPECTIVE studies , *MAXILLA fractures , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *SKULL fractures , *HEAD injuries , *DISEASE complications - Abstract
Background/aims: No studies have characterized the morbidity and mortality of maxillary & malar fractures on a national scale. The aim of this study was to examine the risk factors for mortality in pediatric patients who had sustained maxillary and malar fractures by using a national pediatric hospital inpatient care database.Materials and Methods: This retrospective cohort study was conducted using the Kids' Inpatient Database (KID). The primary predictor variable was the cause of injury. The primary outcome variable was mortality rate. Additional predictor variables included age, gender, race, income, payer information, year and place of injury, number of facial fractures, concomitant facial fractures, other fractures of the body, and intracranial/internal organ injury. Univariate and multivariate regression models were performed to assess risk factors for mortality. Statistical significance was set to a p-value <.05.Results: A total of 5859 patients met the inclusion criteria. The most common age group was 13-17 years of age (n = 3816, 65.1%). Motor vehicle accidents were the most common mechanism of injury (n = 2172, 37.1%). The presence of cranial vault (OR = 2.81, p = .017), skull base (OR = 2.72, p < .001), and vertebral column fractures (OR = 2.13, p = .016), as well as sub-arachnoid hemorrhage (OR = 4.75, p = .005), traumatic pneumothorax/hemothorax (OR = 2.16, p = .015), and heart/lung injury (OR = 3.37, p < .001) were each independently associated with increased odds of mortality.Conclusions: Patients in their late teens most commonly sustained malar and maxillary fractures, likely due to general trends in craniomaxillofacial development. The presence of other fractures located in close proximity to the mid-face increased the risk of mortality among pediatric patients with malar and maxillary fractures. This may be explained by the anatomical approximation of the mid-face to vital neurovascular structures of the head, which, when damaged, may prove fatal. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2022
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14. Le Fort Fractures
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Sharma, Naresh Kumar, Mishra, Nitesh, Singh, Akhilesh Kumar, editor, and Sharma, Naresh Kumar, editor
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- 2021
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15. Maxillary Fractures
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Jacob, Oommen Aju, Prathap, Akhilesh, Bonanthaya, Krishnamurthy, editor, Panneerselvam, Elavenil, editor, Manuel, Suvy, editor, Kumar, Vinay V., editor, and Rai, Anshul, editor
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- 2021
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16. Examination of teeth in Lower and Upper Jaw Fracture Lines of Children Aged
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Amir Abbas Noorbakhsh and Mahsa Kimiaiy Talab
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mandibular fractures ,maxillary fractures ,open fracture reduction ,internal fixation ,Medicine ,Medicine (General) ,R5-920 - Abstract
Background and Aim: The most concern about children with head and face trauma is the effects of the trauma and the treatment on their growth considering the possibility that the teeth in different stages of evolution that are adjacent to the fracture line, have different prognosis in growth and deformity. The present study examines the situation of the teeth around fracture lines in order to check the effects of the trauma on the mentioned teeth. Methods and Materials: Complete information of 28 under 12 years old patients with jaw fracture that were admitted in the Bahonar hospital from 2010 until 2016, was extracted from files and Teeth adjacent to fracture line were clinically evaluated. Panoramic graphs that were taken instantly after the surgery and in the next 6 to 24 months period were inspected. The information examined in the panoramic graphs contained the level of internal and external erosion pathological lesion, and growth rate of teeth adjacent to the fracture line. Ethical Considerations: This article was ethically approved by ethical committee of Kerman University of Medical Sciences (ethical code: IR.KMU.REC.1396.1398). Result: 60/7 percent of the fractures were occurred in the lower jaw which in 67/9 percent of the times were treated by internal fixation and 10/7 were treated by Open Fracture Reduction. 89/3 percent of cases were free of pathological lesion. In 78/6 percent of cases change in color and in 71/4 percent of cases dental necrosis was not observed. 82/1 percent of the teeth had reached full growth. Conclusion: Most of the teeth adjacent to the fracture line had reached full growth and lacked pathological, color change, root deformation and loose teeth problems and there was no Difference in Open Fracture Reduction and internal fixation.
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17. Surgical management of maxillary trauma in pediatric special needs patient using modified cap splint.
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GAUR, SHIVANGI, JOHN, RUBIN S., and HARIHARAN, ASHA S.
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Pediatric maxillofacial trauma is a rare entity, which is primarily the reason for an individual surgeon's inexperience in managing such injuries. More so, maxillary injuries are infrequent. Pediatric maxillofacial injuries are usually a result of blunt force trauma such as falls, motor vehicle accidents, bicycle injuries, sports-related injuries, assault, and child abuse. The atypical pattern of facial injuries in the pediatric population necessitates each surgeon to approach individual cases with a unique and innovative technique of management, while still following the basic principles of surgical management of maxillofacial injuries. Since facial trauma and surgical interventions both have the potential to lead to disturbance in growth and development, management should be as conservative as possible. The foundation of any surgical intervention must be developed keeping in perspective, the future growth, and development of dentofacial structures. Pediatric facial trauma management is in itself a disconcerting situation for a maxillofacial surgeon, but when a special needs child is involved it becomes an even more perplex decision. We present a case of maxillary trauma in a pediatric patient with global developmental delay, the treatment dilemma, and a review of current literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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18. Maxillofacial trauma severity effects in patients with head injury in a tertiary care center in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
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Putri, Sandy Nur Vania, Fauzi, Aditya Rifqi, Paramita, Dewi Kartikawati, Dachlan, Ishandono, and Seswandhana, Rosadi
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HEAD injuries , *FACIAL injuries , *BRAIN injuries , *TERTIARY care , *GLASGOW Coma Scale , *FACIAL bones - Abstract
Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. In various combinations, a high frequency of facial bone fractures has been reported. However, the results are still conflicting. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed medical records of patients with maxillofacial trauma who were admitted to Dr. Sardjito Hospital, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, between January 2016 and December 2017. Results: A total of 70 patients with maxillofacial trauma were involved (57 males and 13 females, 18–65 years). Moreover, most of them were 18–25-year-old males (34.3%). The average patient age was 35.5 ± 14 years. No significant association was found between the sex and age group of the patient (p = 0.774). Motorcycle accident was the most frequent cause of maxillofacial fractures (84%) with midfacial and multiple maxillofacial fractures being the most frequent types found in patients (40% and 40%, respectively). The most common facial fracture was in the zygomatic bone (28%) and most cases showed mild facial injury (81%). A significant association was found between the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and types of traumatic brain injury (TBI) (p = 0.031). However, when GCS was compared with facial injury, no statistically significant level was reached and its correlation was low (p = 0.267, r = 0.134). Conclusions: There was a significant association between types of traumatic brain injury with head injury severity. However, we found no correlation between head injury severity and facial injury severity. To explain and validate our results, further multicenter studies with a larger sample size are required. Level of evidence: Level IV, Risk/Prognostic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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19. Incidencia de consultas por fracturas maxilofaciales en un servicio de urgencias odontológicas del Área Metropolitana de Buenos Aires.
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César Gatti, Patricio, Hilber, Ezequiel, Bellia, María Clara, Montes de Oca, Hernán, Prada, Silvio, and Puia, Sebastián Ariel
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AGGRESSION (Psychology) ,STOMATOGNATHIC system ,MANDIBLE ,DENTAL records ,TREATMENT of fractures ,DENTAL emergencies ,MANDIBULAR fractures - Abstract
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20. عنوان: برر سی وضعیت دندان های مجاور خطوط شکستگی فک پ ایین و بالا در بیماران کمتر از ۱۲ سال مراجعه کننده به ۸۹- بخش جراحی فک و صورت بیمارستان باهنر شهر کرمان طی سال های ۹۵.
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سیدامیرعباس نور& and مهسا کیم یایی طلب
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TOOTH mobility , *PANORAMIC radiography , *ACQUISITION of data methodology , *RETROSPECTIVE studies , *TOOTH erosion , *DENTAL discoloration , *RISK assessment , *MEDICAL records , *FRACTURE fixation , *DENTAL pathology , *JAW fractures , *PERMANENT dentition , *NECROSIS , *DISEASE risk factors , *DISEASE complications , *CHILDREN - Abstract
Background and Aim: The most concern about children with head and face trauma is the effects of the trauma and the treatment on their growth considering the possibility that the teeth in different stages of evolution that are adjacent to the fracture line, have different prognosis in growth and deformity. The present study examines the situation of the teeth around fracture lines in order to check the effects of the trauma on the mentioned teeth. Methods and Materials: Complete information of 28 under 12 years old patients with jaw fracture that were admitted in the Bahonar hospital from 2010 until 2016, was extracted from files and Teeth adjacent to fracture line were clinically evaluated. Panoramic graphs that were taken instantly after the surgery and in the next 6 to 24 months period were inspected. The information examined in the panoramic graphs contained the level of internal and external erosion pathological lesion, and growth rate of teeth adjacent to the fracture line. Ethical Considerations: This article was ethically approved by ethical committee of Kerman University of Medical Sciences (ethical code: IR.KMU.REC.1396.1398). Result: 60/7 percent of the fractures were occurred in the lower jaw which in 67/9 percent of the times were treated by internal fixation and 10/7 were treated by Open Fracture Reduction. 89/3 percent of cases were free of pathological lesion. In 78/6 percent of cases change in color and in 71/4 percent of cases dental necrosis was not observed. 82/1 percent of the teeth had reached full growth. Conclusion: Most of the teeth adjacent to the fracture line had reached full growth and lacked pathological, color change, root deformation and loose teeth problems and there was no Difference in Open Fracture Reduction and internal fixation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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21. Open reduction and internal fixation without rigid maxillomandibular fixation: evidence based or merely a surgical dictum? A comparative pilot study on 24 cases.
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SAMUEL, S., SHARMA, N., KHIJMATGAR, S., COLAPINTO, G., RUSSILLO, A., BELTRAMINI, G., ROVATI, M., PARRINI, M., DEL FABBRO, M., MORTELLARO, C., and GOKER, F.
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OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to evaluate the results and immediate postoperative complications following open reduction and internal fixation of mandibular fractures with or without postoperative maxillo-mandibular fixation MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study spanned over a period of 24 months, extending from October 2015 to October 2017. The study sample comprised 24 subjects between the age range of 18 to 65 years. They were randomly divided into two groups: Group A included subjects in whom open reduction and internal fixation was followed by maxilla-mandibular fixation for 15 days, and Group B subjects in whom only open reduction and internal fixation was done, followed by immediate mobilization. The outcomes evaluated were swelling, pain, simplified oral hygiene index and occlusion. The subjects were followed for all these outcomes on 1
st , 7th and 15th days. The occlusion was assessed for 5 days. Any other intra/post-operative complications were additionally noted. RESULTS: There was no statistical difference between the groups for swelling, pain and occlusion. The patients with postoperative maxilla-mandibular fixation had poorer oral hygiene when compared to the other group (p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The use of maxilla-mandibular fixation post open reduction and internal fixation seems to offer no additional benefits to the patients. According to the results of the study, this traditional surgical dictum seems to be used by the surgeons due to the lack of any scientific evidence. However, further studies should be conducted to confirm this statement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2022
22. Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients After Surgically Treated Midface Fracture: A Comparison with the Croatian Population Norm
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Lupi-Ferandin S, Glumac S, Poljak N, Galic T, Ivkovic N, Brborovic O, Pecotic R, and Dogas Z
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quality of life ,patient outcome assessment ,maxillary fractures ,zygomatic fractures ,surgery ,oral. ,Therapeutics. Pharmacology ,RM1-950 - Abstract
Slaven Lupi-Ferandin,1 Sandro Glumac,2 Nancy Poljak,3 Tea Galic,4,5 Natalija Ivkovic,6 Ognjen Brborovic,7 Renata Pecotic,5,6 Zoran Dogas5,6 1Department of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, University Hospital of Split, Split, Croatia; 2Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, University Hospital of Split, Split, Croatia; 3Study of Dental Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia; 4Study of Dental Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Split, Split, Croatia; 5Department of Neuroscience, School of Medicine, University of Split, Split, Croatia; 6Sleep Medicine Center, School of Medicine, University of Split, Split, Croatia; 7Department of Social Medicine and Organization of Health Care, Andrija Stampar School of Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, CroatiaCorrespondence: Zoran DogasDepartment of Neuroscience, School of Medicine, University of Split, Soltanska 2, Split 21000, CroatiaTel +385 21557903Fax +385 21557895Email zdogas@gmail.comAim: To evaluate the health-related life quality of patients after surgically treated midface fractures.Patients and Methods: This retrospective cohort study compared the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) scores of 42 male patients following surgically treated maxillary or zygomatic fractures with the reported normative data of the SF-36 for the Croatian population.Results: The current study showed that the health-related life quality of surgically treated patients was comparable to similar age, gender, and regional demographics in the Croatian population norm. However, we revealed a significant deterioration of the “Emotional wellbeing” domain in younger patients (P = 0.03) and a severely affected domain of “Physical functioning” in older patients (P = 0.049).Conclusion: There was a significant negative psychological impact from facial trauma on younger patients. In contrast, older patients were more prone to physical impairment. Therefore, follow-up visits are an opportunity to screen and refer younger patients to mental health services in a timely manner to prevent severe psychological difficulties and an opportunity to identify older patients who require physical therapy.Keywords: quality of life, patient outcome assessment, maxillary fractures, zygomatic fractures, surgery, oral
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23. Incidencia de consultas por fracturas maxilofaciales en un servicio de urgencias odontológicas del Área Metropolitana de Buenos Aires// Incidence of consultations for maxillofacial fractures in a dental emergency department in the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires
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Patricio Cesar Gatti and Sebastian Ariel Puia
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cirugía maxilofacial ,traumatismos faciales ,traumatismos mandibulares ,traumatismos maxilofaciales. ,// jaw fractures ,mandibular fractures ,maxillary fractures ,maxillofacial surgery. ,Dentistry ,RK1-715 ,Medicine (General) ,R5-920 - Abstract
Resumen Objetivo: Describir la incidencia, la causa, el patrón y el tratamiento de fracturas maxilofaciales en sujetos que solicitaron atención en un Servicio de Urgencias Odontológicas del Área Metropolitana de Buenos Aires. Materiales y métodos: Se analizaron las historias clínicas de los individuos que concurrieron al Servicio de Urgencias y Orientación de Pacientes de la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad de Buenos Aires (SUyOP) en el período comprendido entre marzo de 2018 y diciembre de 2019. Se registró la frecuencia de consultas vinculadas con diagnóstico de algún tipo de fractura del esqueleto maxilofacial y en el caso de estos pacientes, se registraron sexo, edad, etiología, ubicación y tratamiento. Resultados: Durante el periodo evaluado asistieron al SUyOP un total de 13.919 pacientes por algún tipo de urgencia odontológica, entre los cuales 47 (0,33%) se presentaron con traumatismos en la región bucomaxilofacial; 39 fueron del sexo masculino (83%). En total fueron diagnosticadas 66 fracturas. La edad media se extendió entre los 30 y los 51 años. Las fracturas se encontraron con mayor frecuencia en la mandíbula (95,45%). La agresión interpersonal fue la principal causa (53,19%). El tratamiento realizado con mayor frecuencia fue el bloqueo intermaxilar en el 57,44% de los pacientes. Conclusión: Las fracturas de maxilar inferior fueron las que se registraron con mayor frecuencia. Si bien estas fracturas no ponen en riesgo la vida del paciente, la falla en el diagnóstico y el tratamiento apropiados puede derivar en la pérdida de funciones del sistema estomatognático, y desarrollar deformidades secundarias que requieren de un tratamiento más complejo. Palabras clave: Cirugía maxilofacial, traumatismos faciales, traumatismos mandibulares, traumatismos maxilofaciales// Abstract Aim: To describe the incidence, etiology, pattern and treatment of maxillofacial fractures in a dental emergency department of the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area. Materials and methods: A study was conducted, recording sex, age, etiology, location and treatment of maxillofacial fractures in patients who visited the Emergency and Patient Orientation Service of the School of Dentistry of the University of Buenos Aires (SUyOP) from March 2018 to December 2019. Data were obtained from dental medical records. Results: During the evaluated period, a total 13,919 patients visited the SUyOP for dental emergencies, of whom 47 (0.33%) presented with trauma in the oral-maxillofacial region, and 39 were male (83%). Age range was 30 to 51 years. Overall, 66 fractures were diagnosed. Fractures were most frequent in the mandible (95.45%). Interpersonal aggression was the most prevalent cause (53.19%). The most frequent treatment was intermaxillary fixation, which was performed in 57.44% of the cases. Conclusion: Fractures of the lower jaw were the most frequently reported. Although these fractures are not life-threatening, failure to diagnose and treat them properly can lead to loss of function of the stomatognathic system and development of secondary deformities requiring more complex treatment. Key words: Jaw fractures, mandibular fractures, maxillary fractures, maxillofacial surgery.
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24. Open reduction and internal fixation of paediatric maxillozygomatic complex fractures: An 11-year multicentric retrospective study.
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Roccia F, Sobrero F, Strada C, Bottini GB, Goetzinger M, Samieirad S, Vesnaver A, Birk A, de Oliveira Gorla LF, Pereira-Filho VA, Dediol E, Kos B, Pechalova P, Sapundzhiev A, Lazíc M, Konstantinovic VS, Dubron K, Politis C, Demo PG, Sivrić A, Kordić M, Rahman SA, Rahman T, Sohal KS, Aladelusi T, Rae E, and Laverick S
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Background/aim: Paediatric maxillozygomatic complex (MZC) fractures are uncommon, and there is a scarcity of data regarding their surgical treatment. The aim of this study was to analyse choices and outcomes of open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for MZC fractures among 14 maxillofacial centers around the world., Materials and Methods: This multicentric retrospective observational study included patients ≤16 years of age with quadripod MZC fractures treated with ORIF from January 2011 and December 2022. The following data were collected: age, gender, dentition stage (deciduous, mixed, and permanent), cause of injury, type of fracture, surgical approach, site of osteosynthesis (infraorbital rim, zygomaticomaxillary buttress, frontozygomatic, and zygomaticotemporal sutures), material (titanium or resorbable) and number of plates used, and outcome. The minimum follow-up was 6 months. Statistical analyses were performed with Fisher's exact test or chi-squared test, as appropriate., Results: Sixty-four patients (mean age, 12.3 years) with quadripod MZC fractures were included. Seventy-two percent of patients received a single-point fixation. The zygomaticomaxillary buttress was the most common site for fixation, both in single-point and two-point fixation schemes, especially in combination with the frontozygomatic suture. Increasing age was associated with a higher rate of plate removal (p < .001). Postoperative complications included 5 (7.8%) cases of wound infections, 2 (3.1%) infraorbital paraesthesia, 1 (1.6%) ectropion. Residual facial asymmetry was found in 5 (7.8%) patients and was not associated with the type of fixation (p > .05)., Conclusions: This study highlights the possibility of using ORIF, even with a single point of fixation, for the treatment of displaced quadripod MZC fractures in the paediatric population. The zygomaticomaxillary buttress was the preferred site of fixation and allowed for adequate stabilization with no external scars and a low risk of tooth damage. Future prospective studies with long-term follow-up are needed to establish definitive surgical protocols and clarify the surgical decision-making., (© 2024 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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25. The management of facial trauma.
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McCormick, Robert Stuart and Putnam, Graham
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Facial or maxillofacial trauma occurs as a consequence of physical injury to the face and can include damage to soft tissue and bony structures either in isolation or combination. There is a male predominance with highest incidence in the age group of 20–40 years. The range of injuries include soft tissue damage, bruising, lacerations, burns and fractures of the underlying facial skeleton including the zygomatic complex, mandible, maxilla, orbit and nasoethmoidal complex. The concentration of special senses in the head and neck region means that even seemingly minor injuries can have a significant impact upon the long-term outcome for a patient. Careful assessment of an injured patient must include a full ATLS evaluation to ensure that associated potentially life-threatening injuries are not missed. This article describes the signs, symptoms and treatment of maxillofacial trauma, including management of hard and soft tissue trauma. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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26. Locking Versus Non-Locking Plate Fixation in the Management of Maxillofacial Fractures: A Prospective Comparative Study
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Verma, Nitin, Mann, Neha, Kaur, Jaspreet, and Gill, Supreet
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27. Self-Reported Quality of Life after Maxillofacial Surgical Treatment: A Prospective Cohort Study.
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ALIABADI, EHSAN and TAVANAFAR, SAEID
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TRAFFIC accidents , *MANDIBLE abnormalities , *QUALITY of life , *MAXILLOFACIAL prosthesis , *DISABILITIES - Abstract
Aim: Quality of life is crucially affected by maxillofacial appearance and function. Facial trauma can cause dysfunction in chewing, speech, communication, and other daily activities. Maxillofacial trauma unexpectedly changes the patients' physical and psychological well-being and potentially impairs their quality of life. The present study aimed to evaluate the quality of life after maxillofacial trauma. Materials and methods: This cohort study evaluated the quality of life in patients older than 15 years with maxillofacial fractures. Patient demographic information, type of facial bone fracture, etiology of trauma were recorded. Patients were asked to report their quality of life at one day, 30 days, and 90 days after the surgery through a 15-D questionnaire. Results: A total of 100 patients, including 68 men and 32 women, participated in this study. The mean age of the participants was 50.5 (age range 15 to 86 years old). The mean scores of quality of life one day, 30 days, and 90 days after the surgery were 0.65±0.12, 0.8±0.07, and 0.95±0.02, respectively. There was a significant correlation between the quality of life and the number of days passed from the surgery (P-value <0.001). The most common facial fracture among this population was mandible fracture, and the leading cause was road traffic accidents. Conclusion: Road traffic accident is still a significant etiology in maxillofacial trauma, and mandible fracture was the most common maxillofacial bone fracture. Clinical Significance: immediate surgical interventions significantly improve patient's quality of life in patients with maxillofacial fractures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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28. Geriatric Craniomaxillofacial Fractures: Where do They Happen and Why?
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Dani Stanbouly, Michael Baron, Julie Chang, Sung-Kiang Chuang, and Michael D. Turner
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Male ,Fractures, Bone ,Cross-Sectional Studies ,Otorhinolaryngology ,Craniocerebral Trauma ,Humans ,Female ,Surgery ,Oral Surgery ,Orbital Fractures ,Maxillary Fractures ,Aged ,Retrospective Studies - Abstract
The geriatric population is a constantly growing population that is especially vulnerable to trauma. The primary purpose of this study was to determine what factors are associated with increased rates of hospital admission in geriatric patients who sustain craniomaxillofacial fractures secondary to falls.This is a 5-year retrospective cross-sectional study that was conducted using the NEISS database. There were several, heterogenous predictor variables. The primary outcome variable was admission rate, which was used as a proxy to the severity of injury. Patient and injury characteristics were compared using chi-square and independent-sample t-tests. Binary logistic regression was conducted to determine the risk of hospital admission.The final sample included 2,879 cases in total. The mean age of the study sample was 78.8 years (SD, 8.6 years). Most patients were white (51.6%) females (64.2%) who were injured at their respective homes (58.7%). Relative to injuries that took place at a sports center, injuries that took place at the patient's home (OR, 2.52; P .05) independently increased the risk for admission. Relative to maxilla fracture, orbital bone fracture (OR, 3.91; P .05) was an independent risk factor for admission. Relative to lacerations, intracranial injuries (OR, 3.76; P .01) increased the risk of admission.Craniomaxillofacial fractures that took place at the patients' home were at increased risk for admission. Orbital bone fractures and intracranial injuries were at increased risk for admission. From our, and other studies findings, screening and fall prevention interventions should be implemented amongst the geriatric population.
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29. Customized guide for transmucosal pterygomaxillary disjunction: Proof of concept
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Hernández-Alfaro F, Paternostro-Betancourt D, Haas-Junior OL, and Valls-Ontañón A
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Otorhinolaryngology ,Maxilla ,Humans ,Osteotomy, Le Fort ,Surgery ,Oral Surgery ,Molar ,Maxillary Fractures - Abstract
Potential complications related to pterygomaxillary disjunction have been widely described in the literature, most of them being due to the inaccurate and blind approach involved. The present study used preoperative virtual planning to establish a surgical cutting guide for pterygomaxillary osteotomy. It was placed in the maxillary tuberosity supported by molars, and a flapless vertical osteotomy was performed with a piezoelectric saw. Then, maxillary down-fracture was performed with slight pressure through an anterior approach. The use of the surgical guide added accuracy and predictability to the procedure, with no prolongation of the surgery time. There were no undesired fractures or bleeding. Regarding manipulation of the surgical guide in the posterior area, it was found to be easily manageable and very stable over the posterior teeth, due to its small size and precision, respectively. In conclusion, this technique seems to improve the accuracy of pterygomaxillary disjunction without prolonging the surgery time. Furthermore, it reduces potential complications related to the conventional procedure. Nevertheless, a larger body of patient data is needed to confirm the benefits of the technique.
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30. Efficacy of surgical navigation in zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures: randomized controlled trial
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M. Cheng, Y. Zhu, Q. Liu, S. Shen, Y. Qian, and H. Yu
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Fracture Fixation, Internal ,Surgery, Computer-Assisted ,Otorhinolaryngology ,Humans ,Surgery ,Plastic Surgery Procedures ,Oral Surgery ,Tomography, X-Ray Computed ,Maxillary Fractures ,Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic ,Zygomatic Fractures - Abstract
Accurate reduction is of vital importance in the treatment of zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) fractures. Computer-assisted navigation systems (CANS) have been employed in ZMC fractures to improve the accuracy of surgical reduction. However, randomized controlled trials on this subject are rare and the benefits of CANS remain controversial. The aim of this study was to compare reduction errors between navigation-aided and conventional surgical treatment for ZMC fractures. Thirty-eight patients with unilateral type B ZMC fractures were enrolled. Preoperative computed tomography data were imported into ProPlan software for virtual surgical planning. Open reduction and internal fixation was performed with CANS (experimental group) or without CANS (control group). Postoperative computed tomography scans were obtained to examine the difference between surgical planning and the actual postoperative outcome, namely reduction errors. The median translational reduction errors in the X, Y, and Z axes were 0.80 mm, 0.40 mm, and 0.80 mm, respectively, in the experimental group and 0.53 mm, 0.86 mm, and 0.83 mm, respectively, in the control group (P0.05). The median rotational reduction errors in pitch, roll, and yaw were 0.92°, 2.47°, and 1.54°, respectively, in the experimental group and 1.45°, 3.68°, and 0.76°, respectively, in the control group (P0.05). In conclusion, compared with conventional reduction surgery, navigation-aided surgery showed no significant improvement in reduction accuracy in the treatment of type B ZMC fractures (Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, registration number ChiCTR1800015559).
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31. A Novel Method for Quantitative Three-Dimensional Analysis of Zygomatico-Maxillary Complex Symmetry
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W W B, de Kort, W M M T, van Hout, T C, Ten Harkel, E M, van Cann, A J W P, Rosenberg, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery / Oral Pathology
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Otorhinolaryngology ,Research Design ,Maxilla ,Humans ,Reproducibility of Results ,Surgery ,General Medicine ,Tomography, X-Ray Computed ,Maxillary Fractures ,Zygomatic Fractures - Abstract
Objective: To develop a reliable and accurate method to quantify the symmetry of the zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC). Methods: Virtual three-dimensional models were created from 53 computed-tomography scans: 15 healthy cases without maxillofacial disorders and 38 patients with ZMC fractures requiring surgical treatment. Asymmetry of the ZMC was measured using a mirroring and surface-based matching technique that uses the anterior cranial fossa as reference to determine the symmetrical position of the ZMC. The measure for ZMC asymmetry was defined as mean surface distance (MSD) between the ZMC-surface and the symmetrical position. Reliability of the method was tested in the 15 healthy cases. Inter-and intra-observer correlation coefficients (Ce) and variabilities were assessed. Accuracy was assessed by comparing ZMC asymmetry between healthy and ZMC fracture cases, and by assessing correlation of ZMC fracture severity with ZMC asymmetry. Results: The average MSD of the 15 healthy cases was 1.40 ± 0.54 mm and the average MSD of the 38 ZMC fracture cases was 2.69 ± 0.95 mm (P < 0.01). Zygomaticomaxillary complex asymmetry correlated with fracture severity (P = 0.01). Intra-rater CC was 0.97 with an intra-rater variability of 0.09 ± 0.11 mm. Inter-rater Ce was 0.95 with an inter-rater variability of 0.12 ± 0.13 mm. Conclusions: Our method is reliable and accurate for quantitative three-dimensional analysis of ZMC-symmetry. It takes into account asymmetry caused by the shape of the ZMC as well as asymmetry caused by the position of the ZMC. Clinical relevance: This method is useful for the evaluation of ZMC asymmetry associated with congenital and acquired disorders of craniofacial skeleton, for surgical planning and for evaluation of postoperative results.
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32. Surgical treatment of fractures of the zygomaticomaxillary complex
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Iva I. Raghoebar, F R Rozema, Leander Dubois, and Jan de Lange
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medicine.medical_specialty ,business.industry ,medicine.medical_treatment ,MEDLINE ,Open reduction ,Cone-Beam Computed Tomography ,Fixation ,Maxillary Fractures ,Surgery ,Multiple point ,Fracture Fixation, Internal ,Fixation (surgical) ,Postoperative Complications ,Otorhinolaryngology ,medicine ,Humans ,Zygomaticomaxillary complex ,Oral Surgery ,Surgical treatment ,business ,Fractures ,Stability ,Reduction (orthopedic surgery) ,Zygomatic Fractures - Abstract
Management of zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) fractures can be challenging. Consequently, there is a difference in treatment amongst clinicians. In the literature it remains unclear if the number of fixation points affects the quality of the anatomical reduction, stability through time, and potential complications. Therefore, the objective of this study was to assess the outcome of no fixation, one-point fixation and multiple-point fixation of ZMC fractures. MEDLINE, EMBASE and The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched to identify eligible studies. After screening 925 articles, 17 studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Based on this systematic review no clear conclusions can be drawn on how stability, repositioning, and postoperative complications are affected by the number of fixation points. Nevertheless, it can be concluded that the advantage of multiple approaches is direct visualisation, and the downside is potentially approach-related complications. This review suggests that intraoperatively assisted cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) can help improve the quality of the repositioning and by minimising the number of fixation points, the number of postoperative complications could be further reduced.
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33. Experience of orbital floor fractures in a UK level one trauma centre: a focus on the surgical approach and lid-related complications
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Khaled Borghol, Natalie Turton, and Ian Sharp
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Male ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Ectropion ,Maxillary Fractures ,Postoperative Complications ,Trauma Centers ,medicine ,Time to surgery ,Humans ,Trauma centre ,Orbital Fracture ,Surgical treatment ,Orbital Fractures ,Retrospective Studies ,Surgical approach ,business.industry ,Entropion ,medicine.disease ,United Kingdom ,eye diseases ,Surgery ,Otorhinolaryngology ,Female ,Oral Surgery ,Complication ,business ,Conjunctiva - Abstract
The two surgical approaches to access orbital fractures are transconjunctival and transcutaneous. The aim of this study was to assess the outcomes of orbital repairs with a focus on lid-related complications and their management. A retrospective analysis was carried out over a five-year period (January 2015 to January 2020) to assess all consecutive orbital repairs in our unit. Data were collected for variables including demographics, fracture pattern, surgical approach, and details of postoperative complications. A total of 111 patients were included in the study, 94 were male (85%), the majority being between 16 and 45 years of age. A total of 46 (41%) had isolated orbital floor fractures, 31 (28%) zygomaticomaxillary complex, and 18 (16%) Le Fort pattern fractures. Eighty per cent (n = 91) received a transconjunctival approach as first choice. In the transconjunctival group, six (6.6%) had entropion and increased scleral show, four (4.4%) had ectropion, and none had canthal malposition. In the transcutaneous group (n = 20) there was a higher rate of ectropion (25%, n = 5), a lower rate of entropion (n = 1, 5%) and higher rate of increased scleral show (n = 2, 10%). Factors associated with a higher rate of complications included complex fractures, use of conjunctival sutures, and increased length of time to surgery. Seventy-two per cent of patients who suffered entropion required further surgical treatment. The most common complication of the transconjunctival approach was entropion, and clinicians should have a low threshold for early surgical management. We feel that this should be part of the consenting process, especially in high-risk cases.
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34. Maxillofacial fractures: A retrospective study.
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Soundarya, Hanumakonda, Swetha, Marri, and Bhashitha, Mallela
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Introduction: Aim of the retrospective study is to determine the type and frequency of the maxillofacial fractures and to assess their sex, age, site distribution, and treatment accordingly. Materials and Methods: Study was conducted based on year-wise data collected from 2015 to 2018, with 280 cases recorded. Results: Study group consists of total 280 patients, out of which 28(10%) were females and rest 252(90%) were males. The most common maxillofacial fractures are mandibular fractures in which body of the mandible have the highest occurrence rate and among 280 cases, 187(66.78%) were treated by open reduction and fixation. Conclusion: Results of the study shows the majority of injuries were in males and Mandible was the most commonly fractured bone with the body of the mandible region as the most frequent site. Open reduction and fixation remain the choice of treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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35. Approach for naso-orbito-ethmoidal fracture.
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Young In Ha, Sang Hun Kim, Eun Soo Park, and Yong Bae Kim
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The purpose of this study is to discuss several approaches to addressing naso-orbito-ethmoidal (NOE) fracture. Orbital fracture, especially infraorbital fracture, can be treated through the transconjunctival approach easily. However, in more severe cases, for example, fracture extending to the medial orbital wall or zygomatico-frontal suture line, only transconjunctival incision is insufficient to secure good surgical field. And, it also has risk of tearing the conjunctiva, which could injure the lacrimal duct. Also, in most complex types of facial fracture such as NOE fracture or panfacial fracture, destruction of the structure often occurs, for example, trap-door deformity; a fracture of orbital floor where the inferiorly displaced blowout facture recoils to its original position, or vertical folding deformity; fractured fragments are displaced under the other fragments, causing multiple-packed layers of bone. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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36. Postoperative prophylactic antibiotics for facial fractures: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Habib, Andy M., Wong, Alexander D., Schreiner, Geoffrey C., Satti, Komal F., Riblet, Natalie B., Johnson, Heather A., and Ossoff, Jacob P.
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Objective: Perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in patients undergoing surgery for maxillofacial fractures is standard practice. However, the use of postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis remains controversial. This systematic review and meta-analysis sought to evaluate the effect of postoperative antibiotic therapy on the incidence of surgical site infection (SSI) in patients with maxillofacial fractures.Methods: MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Library were searched from inception through October 2017. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and cohort studies evaluating the efficacy of pre-, peri-, and postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis in preventing SSI in maxillofacial fractures were included. Data were extracted from studies using a standardized data collection form, with two reviewers independently performing extraction and quality assessment for each study. Risk ratios (RRs) for SSI were pooled using a random-effects model.Results: Among 2,150 potentially eligible citations, 13 studies met inclusion criteria and provided data to be included in a meta-analysis. The addition of postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis to a standard preoperative and/or perioperative antibiotic regimen showed no significant difference in the risk of SSI (RR = 1.11 [95% CI: 0.86-1.44], P > .1). There were also no differences in the risk of SSI when restricting the analysis to mandibular fractures (eight studies, RR = 1.22 [95% CI: 0.92-1.62]) or open surgical techniques (eight studies, RR = 1.02 [95% CI: 0.62-1.67]). A sensitivity analysis did not find any significant differences in risk when restricting to RCTs (seven trials, RR = 1.00 [95% CI: 0.61-1.67]) or cohort studies (six studies, RR = 1.21 [95% CI: 0.89-1.63]).Conclusions: Our findings, along with the available evidence, does not support the routine use of postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis in patients with maxillofacial fractures. Avoiding the unnecessary use of antibiotic therapy in the postoperative period could have important implications for healthcare costs and patient outcomes. Laryngoscope, 129:82-95, 2019. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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37. The Possibility of Internal Carotid-Cavernous Fistula After Maxillary Fracture
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Chao, Zhang, Zhang, Tianjia, Hui, Lv, and Lei, Zhang
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Adult ,Tinnitus ,Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistula ,Otorhinolaryngology ,Humans ,Exophthalmos ,Female ,Hyperemia ,Surgery ,General Medicine ,Embolization, Therapeutic ,Maxillary Fractures ,Carotid Artery, Internal - Abstract
The authors first reported a 42-year-old female patient with carotid-cavernous fistula (CCF) that occurred after maxillary fractures. She developed unilateral exophthalmos, bulbar conjunctival hyperemia, and complained of tinnitus after the operation, and was diagnosed as internal CCF through computerized tomography and Digital Substraction Angiography. After the diagnosis, the internal carotid artery was embolized with a coil under general anesthesia. The treatment effect was satisfactory but the vision of the affected side was eventually lost due to the long course of congestion. Although patients with maxillary fractures can safely undergo surgery, some unexpected complications may occur in trauma, such as internal CCF. Therefore, each patient must be subjected to accurate posttraumatic examinations and inquiries to discover possible clinical complications. Patients with exophthalmos, tinnitus, and conjunctival hyperemia may be accompanied by internal CCF. Once diagnosed, appropriate treatment such as embolization should be carried out in time to eliminate further serious sequelae.
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38. Application of Computer-Aided Design and Individualized Templates for Bilateral Zygomaticomaxillary Complex Fractures
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Tianren, Zhou, Jianping, Li, Songling, Chen, Jing, Ren, and Ningbo, Geng
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Zygoma ,Otorhinolaryngology ,Computer-Aided Design ,Humans ,Surgery ,General Medicine ,Plastic Surgery Procedures ,Maxillary Fractures ,Zygomatic Fractures - Abstract
Reduction of the bilateral zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) fracture with individualized templates based on computer- aided surgical simulation system. To evaluate the practicality and accuracy of this approach in the treatment of bilateral ZMC fracture.Sixteen patients with bilateral ZMC fractures were collected to create a study model. The authors reconstruct the ZMC on one side via the three-dimensional (3D) model, and then mirrored to the opposite side. Multiple individualized templates were made based on the 3D model, and used as intraoperative guidance to reduce fractures. After surgery, the facial symmetry and the position of zygoma were observed. The mouth opening, pupil level, and sensation of infraorbital nerve were evaluated. Some mark points on zygoma were measured and the postoperative horizontal asymmetry rate (H) was calculated. Besides, orbital height and width were measured.For all patients, the position of bilateral ZMC was basically restored. The patients with restriction of mouth opening all recovered to normal. The H values were less than 3.0% at all mark points. There was almost no difference in bilateral orbital width and height. Meanwhile, there was no significant difference between the preoperative measurements of the ideal virtual 3D model and the postoperative measurements of patients.The study proves that application of computer-aided design and individualized templates can accurately guide the reduction operation of ZMC fracture, restore the ideal shape of ZMC, and obtain good facial symmetry.
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39. The association of Le Fort midfacial fractures with frontobasal injuries: a 17-year review of 125 cases, reflections on biomechanics, classifications and treatment
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Lionel Thollon, Emeric Carbonnel, Jean-Marc Foletti, Marc-Kevin Le Roux, Nicolas Graillon, Yves Godio-Raboutet, and Laurent Guyot
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medicine.medical_specialty ,business.industry ,General surgery ,Traumatology ,030206 dentistry ,medicine.disease ,Maxillary Fractures ,Biomechanical Phenomena ,Le Fort fracture ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Skull base fracture ,Otorhinolaryngology ,medicine ,Safety Equipment ,Humans ,Surgery ,Oral Surgery ,Craniofacial ,030223 otorhinolaryngology ,business ,Meningitis - Abstract
The frequency of midface and frontobasal fractures has increased over the past 40 years despite the improvement and stringent regulation implemented on modern safety equipment (belts, helmets…). This observation might be correlated with the progress of radiodiagnosis tools. Literature was reviewed according to Prisma guidelines. We searched for reviewed articles, published between January 2000 and December 2017, through Medline (Pubmed) online databases and ScienceDirect, using the following MeSH Keywords: "Le Fort classification", "Le Fort fracture", "Frontobasal fracture", "skull base fracture", "Midface Fractures". Among 652 patients with frontobasal fractures, 125 (19.1%) were associated with a Le Fort fracture. 59 (9%) were associated with Le Fort III fracture, 51 (7.8%) with Le Fort II fracture and 15 (2.3%) with Le Fort I fracture. When frontobasal fractures were associated with midfacial fractures, we found 18 cerebrospinal fluid leaks (11.8 %) and 19 cases of meningitis (12.5 %). When only the frontobasal area was involved, there were 6 cerebrospinal fluid leaks (4.3 %) and 6 meningitis (4.3 %). Our results highlight a regular association between Le Fort fractures and frontobasal fractures for stages II and stage III of Le Fort fractures and also found a higher rate of neuro-septic complication. Further research shall investigate treatment and monitoring recommendations fitting modern epidemiology of craniofacial traumatology.
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40. Open reduction and internal fixation without rigid maxillomandibular fixation: evidence based or merely a surgical dictum? A comparative pilot study on 24 cases
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S, Samuel, N, Sharma, S, Khijmatgar, G, Colapinto, A, Russillo, G, Beltramini, M, Rovati, M, Parrini, M, Del Fabbro, C, Mortellaro, and F, Goker
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Internal fixators ,Fracture fixation ,Mandibular Fractures ,Maxillary fractures ,Intermaxillary fixation ,Open fracture reduction ,Maxillo-mandibular fixation ,Settore MED/29 - Chirurgia Maxillofacciale - Abstract
The objective of the study was to evaluate the results and immediate postoperative complications following open reduction and internal fixation of mandibular fractures with or without postoperative maxillo-mandibular fixation MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study spanned over a period of 24 months, extending from October 2015 to October 2017. The study sample comprised 24 subjects between the age range of 18 to 65 years. They were randomly divided into two groups: Group A included subjects in whom open reduction and internal fixation was followed by maxilla-mandibular fixation for 15 days, and Group B subjects in whom only open reduction and internal fixation was done, followed by immediate mobilization. The outcomes evaluated were swelling, pain, simplified oral hygiene index and occlusion. The subjects were followed for all these outcomes on 1st, 7th and 15th days. The occlusion was assessed for 5 days. Any other intra/post-operative complications were additionally noted.There was no statistical difference between the groups for swelling, pain and occlusion. The patients with postoperative maxilla-mandibular fixation had poorer oral hygiene when compared to the other group (p0.001).The use of maxilla-mandibular fixation post open reduction and internal fixation seems to offer no additional benefits to the patients. According to the results of the study, this traditional surgical dictum seems to be used by the surgeons due to the lack of any scientific evidence. However, further studies should be conducted to confirm this statement.
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41. Resorbable Versus Titanium Hardware for Rigid Fixation of Pediatric Upper and Midfacial Fractures: Which Carries a Lower Risk Profile?
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Kevin J. Kelly, Eva B. Niklinska, Matthew E. Pontell, Michael S. Golinko, Nolan Jaeger, and Stephane A. Braun
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medicine.medical_treatment ,Lower risk ,Fracture Fixation, Internal ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Statistical significance ,Humans ,Medicine ,Internal fixation ,Child ,Reduction (orthopedic surgery) ,Retrospective Studies ,Fixation (histology) ,Titanium ,Skull Fractures ,business.industry ,030206 dentistry ,Open Fracture Reduction ,Exact test ,Treatment Outcome ,Otorhinolaryngology ,030220 oncology & carcinogenesis ,Maxillary Fractures ,Surgery ,Oral Surgery ,business ,Complication ,Computer hardware - Abstract
Titanium associated risks have led to interest in resorbable hardware for open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of pediatric facial fractures. This study aims to systematically review and compare the outcomes of titanium/resorbable hardware used for ORIF of upper/midfacial fractures to determine which hardware carries a higher complication rate in the pediatric patient.Studies published between 1990 and 2020 on the ORIF of pediatric upper/midfacial fractures were systematically reviewed. A retrospective institutional review was also conducted, and both arms were compiled for final analysis. The primary predictor value was the type of hardware used and the primary outcome was the presence of a complication. Fisher's exact test and 2-proportion 2-tailed z-test calculations were used to determine statistical significance, which was defined as a P value.05. The low quality of published evidence precluded meta-analysis.Systematic review of 23 studies identified 659 patients, and 77 patients were identified in the institutional review. A total of 736 patients (299 resorbable, 437 titanium) were included in the final analysis. Total complication rate was 22.8%. The titanium group had a higher complication rate (27 vs 16.7%; P.01), and more often underwent elective hardware removal (87.3 vs 0%, P.01). In each hardware subgroup, the incidence of complications was analyzed by fracture site. In the titanium group, complication incidence was higher when treating maxillary fractures (32.8 vs 22.9%, P = .03). When comparing the 2 hardware groups by fracture site, maxillary fractures had a higher rate of complications when treated by titanium hardware compared with resorbable hardware (32.8 vs 18%, P.01).Upper/midfacial pediatric fractures requiring ORIF, especially maxillary fractures, may be best treated with resorbable hardware. Additional hardware-specific outcomes data is encouraged.
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42. Lag Screws in Maxillofacial Trauma- A Review
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Subhashini Ramasubbu
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Orthodontics ,Fixation (surgical) ,Lag screw ,business.industry ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Implant material ,Maxillary Fractures ,Medicine ,Internal fixation ,business ,Road traffic ,Reduction (orthopedic surgery) ,Patient factors - Abstract
The etiology of mandibular fractures includes mainly assaults and road traffic automobile accidents. Additionally, fall and sports injuries are the foremost common causes for mandibular fractures. Mandibular fractures outnumbered zygomatic and maxillary fractures by a ratio of 6:2:1, respectively. Road traffic accidents is that the most typical etiology, followed by assaults and sport-related injuries. For the management of maxillofacial trauma, the treatment commonly done is open reduction and Internal Fixation using miniplates. Lag screws as compared with plates, have a plus of the necessity of minimum implant material which they also provide maximum stability. The lag screw placement is a simple method of rigid fixation. The choice of the lag screw technique depends on patient factors, kind of fracture, site of fracture, and thus the skill of surgeon. The aim of this review is to assess the efficiency of Lag Screws for the management of maxillofacial trauma.
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43. Evaluation of Zygomaticosphenoidal Angle in Patients With Unilateral Zygomaticomaxillary Complex Fracture
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Nasim Razavi, Mahvash Hasani, Leila Khojastepour, and Mohammad Saleh Khaghaninejad
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Adult ,Maxillary Fractures ,Young Adult ,Humans ,Medicine ,In patient ,Asymmetry Index ,Normal control ,Zygomatic Fractures ,Orthodontics ,Chi-Square Distribution ,Orthognathic Surgical Procedures ,business.industry ,Significant difference ,Curve analysis ,Complex fracture ,General Medicine ,Middle Aged ,Plastic Surgery Procedures ,ROC Curve ,Otorhinolaryngology ,Laterality ,Surgery ,business ,Tomography, Spiral Computed ,Facial symmetry - Abstract
This study aimed to assess the zygomaticosphenoidal (ZS) angle in patients with reducted unilateral zygomatico-maxillary complex (ZMC) fracture and compare it with the normal control group. This study was performed on CT images of 60 cases and 60 controls with a mean age of 35.1 ± 14.6. The ZS angle was measured on axial images containing the equator of the eyeball. Moreover, the mean absolute difference value and asymmetry index were calculated. Chi-square test, independent-sample t test, 1-way ANOVA, paired-sample t test, and ROC curve analysis were applied. The mean ZS angle in the control group was 46.6° ± 3.5°. Considering laterality, the mean of ZS was not significant in the control group. However, after reduction of unilateral ZMC fracture, there was a significant difference between the mean ZS angle in right and left sides. The mean absolute difference between right and left ZS angles was significantly higher in the case group. A threshold number of 0.9° is established in the mean absolute difference value which is the difference between the right and left ZS angles in an individual for detecting asymmetry. The ZS angle can be a useful anatomical aid to guide surgeons in achieving facial symmetry in ZMC fractures.
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44. Sagittal Maxillary Fracture: Diagnosis and Management
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Umesh Kumar and Pradeep Jain
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Posterior half ,sagittal maxillary fracture ,RD1-811 ,Maxillomandibular fixation ,030230 surgery ,anterior alveolar plating ,maxillary buttress stabilization ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,palatal vault plating ,medicine ,Young male ,Orthodontics ,business.industry ,030208 emergency & critical care medicine ,medicine.disease ,Sagittal plane ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,Maxillary Fractures ,Fracture (geology) ,Surgery ,Original Article ,Malocclusion ,business ,Single plate ,palatal vault fracture - Abstract
Background The sagittal maxillary fracture often coexists with maxillary fractures and warrants a definitive management strategy together with other maxillary fractures. Method This study was conducted on 60 patients suffering from sagittal maxillary fracture. Palatal fractures were classified into six subgroups. During management, patients were divided into three groups. In group A, patients with type I, IV, V, and VI were managed with maxillomandibular fixation and anterior maxillary buttress stabilization. Group B patients included type II, III, and IV palatal fractures. These fractures were undisplaced and were managed with maxillomandibular fixation, anterior alveolar plating, and anterior maxillary buttress stabilization. Group C included type II and III fractures with visible gap in the palate and were managed with maxillomandibular fixation, palatal vault plating, anterior alveolar plating, and anterior maxillary buttress stabilization. Result Sagittal maxillary fracture was more common in young males. Le Fort I and II fractures were more frequently associated with it in isolation or in combination. Parasagittal and sagittal fractures were the most common types. Sixteen patients of group A, twenty patients of group B, and twenty-four patients of group C were managed. Malocclusion (2), plate extrusion (2), and oroantral fistula (2) were the most common complications. Conclusion Sagittal maxillary fracture can be diagnosed with clinical and radiological examination. Palatal vault plating is required in displaced palatal fractures of type II and III. Single plate fixed in posterior half of middle one-third of palate gives sufficient stability to the palatal vault.
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45. Pediatric Nasoorbitoethmoid Fractures: A Single Institution's 15-Year Experience.
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Glenney AE, Irgebay Z, Cheng LG, Comerci AJ, Mocharnuk JW, Bruce MK, Anstadt EE, Saladino RA, Dvoracek LA, Losee JE, and Goldstein JA
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- Child, Humans, Adolescent, Fracture Fixation adverse effects, Nasal Bone injuries, Retrospective Studies, Skull Fractures epidemiology, Skull Fractures surgery, Orbital Fractures epidemiology, Orbital Fractures surgery, Orbital Fractures complications, Maxillary Fractures, Fractures, Multiple complications
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Background: Nasoorbitoethmoid (NOE) fractures impact growth of the craniofacial skeleton in children, which may necessitate differentiated management from adult injuries. This study describes characteristics, management, and outcomes of NOE fractures in children seen at a single institution., Methods: A retrospective review of patients under 18 years who presented to our institution from 2006 to 2021 with facial fractures was conducted; patients with NOE fractures were included. Data collected included demographics, mechanism of injury, fracture type, management, and outcomes., Results: Fifty-eight patients met inclusion criteria; 77.6% presented with Manson-Marcowitz Type I fractures, 17.2% with Type II, and 5.2% with Type III. The most common cause of injury was motor vehicle accidents (MVAs, 39.7%) and sports (31%). Glasgow Coma Scale and injury mechanism were not predictive of injury severity in the pediatric population ( P =0.353, P =0.493). Orbital fractures were the most common associated fractures (n=55, 94.8%); parietal bone fractures were more likely in Type III fractures ( P =0.047). LeFort III fractures were more likely in type II fractures ( P =0.011). Soft tissue and neurological injuries were the most common associated injuries regardless of NOE fracture type (81% and 58.6%, respectively). There was no significant difference in type of operative management or in the rates of adverse outcomes between types of NOE fractures., Conclusions: These findings suggest that pediatric NOE fractures, although rare, present differently from adult NOE fractures and that revisiting predictive heuristics and treatment strategies is warranted in this population., Competing Interests: The authors report no conflicts of interest., (Copyright © 2023 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.)
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46. Age-Related Outcomes in Le Fort Fractures.
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Limanto CA, Galvez Cabezas K, Saadat GH, Fu CY, Phillips BJ, Bokhari F, and Brown LR
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- Adult, Humans, Male, Female, Aged, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Aged, Surgical Wound Infection, Maxillary Fractures, Skull Fractures surgery, Fractures, Multiple
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This study aims to provide patient characteristics and short-term clinical outcomes of Le Fort fractures. Using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database from 2016 to 2019, cases involving Le Fort fractures on initial encounters were reviewed. 130 cases from 3293 facial fractures were identified. 70 cases were diagnosed with type I, 41 with type II, and 19 with type III. The male-to-female ratio was 4.9:1. Compared to geriatric patients (>65 years old), Le Fort fractures were more common among patients between the ages of 18 and 65 ( P < .003). 5.4% of patients had in-hospital complications, including sepsis, superficial-deep incisional surgical site infection, and wound disruption. Two patients (1.5%) were readmitted, while three (2.3%) underwent reoperation. Type I fractures in adult males are the most common presentation. Overall complication rates for surgical repairs are low.
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47. Maxillary Fractures
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Schmidt-Erfurth, Ursula, editor and Kohnen, Thomas, editor
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48. The management of facial trauma.
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McCormick, Robert Stuart and Putnam, Graham
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Abstract Facial or maxillofacial trauma occurs as a consequence of physical injury to the face and can include damage to soft tissue and bony structures either in isolation or combination. There is a male predominance with highest incidence in the age group of 20–40 years. The range of injuries include soft tissue damage, bruising, lacerations, burns and fractures of the underlying facial skeleton including the zygomatic complex, mandible, maxilla, orbit and nasoethmoidal complex. The concentration of special senses in the head and neck region means that even seemingly minor injuries can have a significant impact upon the long-term outcome for a patient. Careful assessment of an injured patient must include a full ATLS evaluation to ensure that associated potentially life-threatening injuries are not missed. This article describes the signs, symptoms and treatment of maxillofacial trauma, including management of hard and soft tissue trauma. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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49. A computed tomographic study of endodontic and apical changes in 81 equine cheek teeth with sagittal fractures
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Neil Townsend, Yu-Mei R Chang, A. R. Fiske‐Jackson, and Kieran J Rowley
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business.industry ,Dentistry ,Tooth Fracture ,General Medicine ,Cheek ,medicine.disease ,Sagittal plane ,Hypercementosis ,Fractures, Bone ,stomatognathic diseases ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,stomatognathic system ,Cementoma ,Cheek teeth ,Lamina dura ,Maxillary Fractures ,Animals ,Medicine ,Horse Diseases ,Horses ,Tomography, X-Ray Computed ,business ,Tooth ,Retrospective Studies - Abstract
Background Sagittal fractures of equine cheek teeth are commonly observed during oral examination. There are few reports on the apical and endodontic pathology associated with such fractures seen during computed tomographic (CT) examination. Objectives This study aimed to document the prevalence of CT changes indicative of apical disease in equine cheek teeth, which have suffered a sagittal fracture involving the clinical ± reserve crown. Study design This study is a retrospective case series. Methods CT examinations of equine heads with sagittal fractures of cheek teeth present were reviewed: 81 teeth from 49 horses were identified to have a sagittal cheek tooth fracture. The images were evaluated for apical pathology including gas (in the endodontic system and periapically), widened periodontal space, periapical sclerosis, apical clubbing, cementoma/hypercementosis, lamina dura loss, associated sinusitis and sinus mucosal swelling. An apical infection grading system was created to give each tooth a score. Hounsfield units were used to measure the density of the endodontic, apical and periapical regions. The fracture length ratio was recorded. Statistical analysis was performed using a generalised estimating equation to evaluate predictors of apical infection and associations between clinical signs and CT abnormalities. Results Eighty-seven sagittal fractures (56 buccal, 17 palatal/lingual and 14 midline) from 81 teeth were recorded (74 maxillary and 7 mandibular). Apical infection was diagnosed in 73% (37/51, P = .05) of buccal, 55% (6/11, P = .07) of palatal/lingual, 100% (13/13) of midline, 100% (6/6) of multiple fractures and 96% (23/24, P = .008) of fractures involving infundibula. There was no significant relationship between apical infection and the presence of clinical signs associated with dental pathology (P = .4). There was no significant association between fracture length ratio and apical infection (P = 1.0). Midline sagittal fractures were significantly associated with sinusitis when compared with all other maxillary fractures (odds ratio [OR] 5.92, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.67-20.83, P = .006). Loss of the lamina dura was not significantly associated with apical infection (P = .5). Main limitations There is a maxillary cheek tooth bias in the data set and the subjective grading system. Conclusions A large proportion of fractured cheek teeth have evidence of apical infection on CT examination and therefore warrant treatment.
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50. Alcohol consumption and maxillofacial fractures in times of COVID-19: a cross-sectional study in a Cuban university hospital.
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Corrales, Ibraín Enrique, Morales Navarro, Denia, Núñez Blanco, Alejandro Ernesto, Mejia, Christian R., Corrales, Ibraín Enrique, Morales Navarro, Denia, Núñez Blanco, Alejandro Ernesto, and Mejia, Christian R.
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Introduction: The consumption of alcoholic beverages reduces the body's ability to deal with dangerous situations and exposes people to trauma. Objective: To determine the association between the consumption of alcoholic beverages and the characteristics of maxillofacial fractures treated at a Cuban university hospital in the context of COVID-19. Material and Methods: An observational, analytical, and cross-sectional study was carried out in the Maxillofacial Surgery unit at the “Carlos Manuel de Céspedes” General University Hospital during the year 2020. Prevalence ratios, 95% confidence intervals and p-values were obtained using generalized linear models. Results: In 58.23% of the cases, fractures were related to the consumption of alcoholic beverages. The fundamental etiology was interpersonal violence (47.75%), regardless of the consumption of alcoholic beverages. There was a prevalence of patients with nasal fractures (n=98; 55.06%), among which, 35.71% had consumed alcoholic beverages at the time of the trauma. Being male (p=0.005), the lack of university studies (p=0.007), the need for surgical treatment (p<0.001), the fractures of the zygomaticomaxillary complex (p=0.023), and the traumas that occurred during the weekends (p<0.001) or during the month of June (p=0.029) were factors associated with a higher frequency of fractures related to the consumption of alcoholic beverages. There was a lower frequency of fractures associated with alcohol consumption during the months of January (p=0.006) and March (p= 0 . 0 01). Conclusion: Six out of ten cases were under the influence of alcoholic beverages. There was a greater number of young and male patients, mainly due to interpersonal violence., Introducción: La ingestión de bebidas alcohólicas disminuye la capacidad del organismo para enfrentar situaciones de peligro y lo predispone a sufrir traumatismos diversos. Objetivo: Determinar la asociación entre el consumo de bebidas alcohólicas y las características de las fracturas maxilofaciales atendidas en un hospital universitario cubano en el contexto de la COVID-19. Material y Métodos: Estudio observacional, analítico y transversal realizado en el servicio de Cirugía Maxilofacial del Hospital General Universitario “Carlos Manuel de Céspedes” durante el 2020. Se obtuvieron razones de prevalencia, intervalos de confianza a 95% y valores p mediante modelos lineales generalizados. Resultados: En el 58.23% de los casos las fracturas se relacionaron con la ingestión de bebidas alcohólicas. La etiología fundamental fue la violencia interpersonal (47.75%), independientemente del consumo o no de bebidas alcohólicas. Predominaron los pacientes con fracturas nasales (n=98; 55.06%), en los que el 35.71% había consumido bebidas alcohólicas en el momento del trauma. El sexo masculino (p=0.005), la carencia de estudios universitarios (p=0.007), la necesidad de tratamiento quirúrgico (p<0.001), las fracturas del complejo cigomático-maxilar (p=0.023), los traumas sucedidos durante los fines de semanas (p<0.001) o durante el mes de junio (p=0.029) fueron factores asociados a una mayor frecuencia de fracturas relacionadas con el consumo de bebidas alcohólicas. Hubo menor frecuencia de fracturas asociadas a este consumo durante los meses de enero (p=0.006) y marzo (p= 0 . 0 01). Conclusión: Seis de cada diez casos estuvieron bajo los efectos de la ingestión de bebidas alcohólicas. Existió una mayor afectación de pacientes jóvenes, masculinos, a causa principalmente de la violencia interpersonal.
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