This article describes the challenges of facial reconstruction and the role of facial transplantation in certain facial defects and injuries. This information is of value to surgeons assessing facial injuries…
Severe auricular trauma is a rare injury. In addition to the type of injury, the location and the extent of the involved auricular structures have an important influence on the…
Facial nerve trauma can be a devastating injury resulting in functional deficits and psychological distress. Deciding on the optimal course of treatment for patients with traumatic facial nerve injuries can…
Dentoalveolar injuries are an important and common component of craniomaxillofacial trauma. The dentition serves as a vertical buttress of the face and fractures to this area may result in malalignment…
When determining the optimal treatment strategy for a pediatric mandible fracture, planning must factor in the patient’s age, anatomy, stage of dental development, fracture site, and ability to cooperate with…
This article presents an overview of surgical management for complex midfacial fractures for the practicing otolaryngologist–head and neck surgeon. Discussion includes the important anatomic relationships; pathophysiology; clinical features; pertinent physical…
The purpose of this article is to review the basic indications for different treatments of condylar and subcondylar fractures. It also reviews the steps of different surgical approaches to access…
Skull-base fractures involve one or more of the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone, orbital plate of the frontal bone, sphenoid bone, occipital bone, and petrous or temporal bone. Although…
This article presents an overview of intraoperative computed tomography for maxillofacial reconstructive surgery. It reviews the current literature and offers guidelines and techniques for the use of intraoperative imaging. Key…
This article discusses the classic and contemporary management strategies for treating frontal sinus fractures. The goals of management of frontal sinus fractures are to create a safe sinus by minimizing…
