The contemporary management of midface and craniofacial trauma

The successful management of midface and craniofacial trauma requires a thorough understanding of the anatomy and functional demands of this complex region. To achieve optimal outcomes, it is necessary that these injuries are accurately diagnosed and managed in a multi-disciplinary environment at th...

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Published in:Trauma 2012-04, Vol.14 (2), p.128-138
Main Authors: McVeigh, K, Bhatt, V, Green, J, Monaghan, A, Dover, MS
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Face
Fractures
Maxillofacial surgery
Trauma care
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Summary:The successful management of midface and craniofacial trauma requires a thorough understanding of the anatomy and functional demands of this complex region. To achieve optimal outcomes, it is necessary that these injuries are accurately diagnosed and managed in a multi-disciplinary environment at the appropriate time. This review article discusses an overview of these injuries and highlights some of the key principles of management.
ISSN:1460-4086
1477-0350
DOI:10.1177/1460408611418767