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Etiology and treatment in craniofacial fractures
Author(s) -
D. L. Mihail,
G. I. Comșa
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
ars medica tomitana
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1841-4036
pISSN - 1223-9666
DOI - 10.1515/arsm-2017-0028
Subject(s) - medicine , craniofacial , etiology , nose , neurosurgery , facial trauma , otorhinolaryngology , psychological intervention , craniofacial surgery , dentistry , surgery , pathology , psychiatry
. Facial trauma remains an important pathology in present days because of its effects. Facial deformities and functional alteration affect patient’s life quality and his society reinsertion. First evaluation has to be thorough to avoid any secondary complications .This type of pathology involves a pluridisciplinary approach: ENT, OMF, neurosurgeon,plastic surgeon,intensive care doctor. Healing implies complex biological process .A healed bone is capable to perform normal duties without titanium plates help. Osteosynthesis allows a faster and correct recovery. Doctors need to possess profound knowledge with regard to anatomy and physiology and to be acquainted with the reconstructive methods used in craniofacial surgery. Material and methods. This study evaluates craniofacial trauma patients who suffered different types of surgical interventions at the ENT Clinic and OMF Department of Constanta County Hospital since January the 1st 2013 until June the 1st 2017. Results. The group involves 133 cases, both genders and all ages. These 2 elements play an important role in this pathology because of the fact that the vast majority of patients are young active males. The sex ratio in the study is 7:1. In most of cases, craniofacial traumas appear after aggressions and car accidents. The nose and mandibular are fractured in a higher percentage in comparison to other parts of facial structures. Discussions. Important and sensitive structures located at this level increase the risk of possible important and definitive damages

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