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D. Klotch, R. Gilliland (1986)
Internal fixation vs. conventional therapy in midface fracturesJournal of Trauma-injury Infection and Critical Care, 27
S. Beals, I. Munro (1987)
The Use of Miniplates in Craniomaxillofacial SurgeryPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 79
R. Kellman, W. Schilli (1987)
Plate fixation of fractures of the mid and upper face.Otolaryngologic clinics of North America, 20 3
Abstract • Fracture dislocations of the middle third of the face usually involve a complex combination of the three types of fractures initially described by LeFort. Treatment of these injuries requires a six- to eight-week period of intermaxillary fixation, unless rigid internal fixation devices (plates and screws) are used to stabilize the fractures. However, rigid fixation carries the risk of producing a malunion and serious malocclusion if not performed correctly. A review of 22 patients with complex LeFort fractures treated with rigid fixation revealed that the only absolute contraindication to its use is difficulty in interdigitating the maxillary and mandibular teeth in a passive fashion at the time of fracture reduction. Rigid internal fixation should therefore be considered as an alternative treatment for most fractures of the middle third of the face. (Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1988;114:1295-1299) References 1. Kellman RM, Schilli W: Plate fixation of fractures of the mid and upper face . Otolaryngol Clin North Am 1987;20:559-572. 2. Klotch DW, Gilliland R: Internal fixation vs conventional therapy in midface fractures . J Trauma 1987;27:1136-1144.Crossref 3. Beals SP, Munro IR: The use of miniplates in craniomaxillofacial surgery . Plast Reconstr Surg 1987;79:33-38.Crossref
Archives of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery – American Medical Association
Published: Nov 1, 1988
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