A retrospective study was undertaken to assess mandibular fractures presenting over the period 1977-1985 in Dundee, Scotland. The data collected included age, sex, aetiology, month in which injury occurred, anatomical site of fracture, associated maxillofacial trauma and treatment modalities. The majority of fractures were sustained by males in the age group 20 to 29 years. Assault was the majo...

Foreign bodies in the maxillofacial region or in the orbit are often the result of traumatic incidents and are often seen in adults. The types of foreign bodies most frequently encountered in the orbital region are metallic objects and chunks of glass.1 Intraorbital foreign bodies are usually the result of high-energy injuries but can also be identified after minor injuries with no significant ...

introduction the nasolabial flap (nlf) has many advantages in oromaxillary reconstruction, but the majority of cases are reconstructions after pathologic resections. its usage in trauma surgery, especially in the management of gunshot wounds, is rarely mentioned. case presentation three cases involving gunshot injuries to the face are presented: one for reconstruction of the nasal ala, another ...

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS The objective of this study was to determine if there are differences in decannulation rates and duration of cannulation between pediatric patients undergoing tracheotomy for different indications. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective chart review. METHODS Medical records for pediatric patients (age 0-18 years) undergoing tracheotomy between January 1, 2003, and May 31, 2012, we...

Ocular trauma is a very common incidence that occurs in up to 67% of patients with maxillofacial trauma. It results in life-long agony of not being like others with two eyes, which can see and admire the nature's beauty. This article reports on a case of a 23-year-old male patient with phthisis bulbi, resulting from ocular trauma. The patient was rehabilitated aesthetically by fabrication of cu...

Introduction: Injuries to facial bones, orbits, and adjacent soft tissue structures are common. They usually caused by motor vehicle accidents. Scientific evidence has shown that maxillofacial trauma is related severe injuries, so a meticulous evaluation of the injuries should be performed because they can have devastating sequelae. The treatment these situations complex challenging, since in a...

The aim of this study was to evaluate and analyze current trends in the management of trauma in patients presenting to oral and maxillofacial surgery department of Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry, Rawalpindi from Jan 2008 to Dec 2010. In this retrospective study, data of 613 patients with maxillofacial fractures treated at oral and maxillofacial surgery department, Armed Forces Institute of...

* MDS, Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma Centre, Bihar Sharif, Bihar, India ** MD, Consultant Physician, Jeevan Jyoti Super Speciality Hospital, Bihar Sharif, Bihar, India *** BDS, Private Practitioner, Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma Centre, Bihar Sharif, Bihar, India † Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Sarjug Dental ...

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS Maxillofacial trauma frequently involves the bony orbit that surrounds the ocular globe. Concomitant globe injury is a concern whenever orbit trauma occurs and in severe cases can occasionally result in vision loss. The mechanism of injury, physical exam findings, and radiographic imaging can provide useful information concerning the severity of the injury and concerns for...

* MDS, Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma Centre, Bihar Sharif, Bihar, India ** MD, Consultant Physician, Jeevan Jyoti Super Speciality Hospital, Bihar Sharif, Bihar, India *** BDS, Private Practitioner, Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma Centre, Bihar Sharif, Bihar, India † Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Sarjug Dental ...