Evaluation of immediate one stage reconstruction of the avulsive maxillofacial injuries

Author

Gataa, Ibrahim S.

Source

Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry

Issue

Vol. 20, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2008), pp.79-84, 6 p.

Publisher

University of Baghdad College of Dentistry

Publication Date

2008-12-31

Country of Publication

Iraq

No. of Pages

6

Main Subjects

Dental

Topics

Abstract EN

Background: Avulsive maxillofacial injuries may cause significant functional and esthetic deformities so the subsequent management of this trauma becomes more controversial in terms of the time of surgical reconstruction.

The aim this study was to evaluate the immediate one stage of reconstruction as a method of treatment.

Patients and methods: In this study 50 patients complaining from avulsed injuries to the facial area have been treated with in first 24hrs of injury by one stage of reconstruction of the hard and soft tissues defects.

Different surgical techniques were used in this study in addition to evaluation of the general condition of the traumatized patients.

Results: The results were assessed according to the patient satisfaction, clinical examination, complications and the need of other reconstruction surgeries after a period of follow up.

The over all results were good and very good in 39 patients (78%) and most of the managed patients need only minor surgical procedures after the treatment or they were satisfied with the result.

Conclusion: The primary one stage reconstruction was a useful method for management of patients with avulsed maxillofacial injuries if the general status of patient is suitable for such operation and surgical facilities is available this will minimize the patient's suffering and disabilities .

Key words: Avulsive injuries, bone graft, local flaps, blast injuries, (J Bagh Coll Dentistry 2008; 20(2):79-84)

American Psychological Association (APA)

Gataa, Ibrahim S.. 2008. Evaluation of immediate one stage reconstruction of the avulsive maxillofacial injuries. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry،Vol. 20, no. 2, pp.79-84.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-288828

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Gataa, Ibrahim S.. Evaluation of immediate one stage reconstruction of the avulsive maxillofacial injuries. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry Vol. 20, no. 2 (2008), pp.79-84.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-288828

American Medical Association (AMA)

Gataa, Ibrahim S.. Evaluation of immediate one stage reconstruction of the avulsive maxillofacial injuries. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry. 2008. Vol. 20, no. 2, pp.79-84.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-288828

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references : p. 84

Record ID

BIM-288828