This review describes a general approach and philosophy in the management of massive facial trauma with extensive tissue loss, with particular highlight on the role of free tissue transfer. Key…
In the setting of facial trauma with fracture of one or more orbital walls, clinically significant enophthalmos is a possible undesirable outcome after primary repair. In this article, the evaluation…
Posttraumatic soft-tissue injuries of the face are often the most lasting sequelae of facial trauma. The disfigurement of posttraumatic scarring lies in both their physical deformity and psychosocial ramifications. This…
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…
