A modified lateral canthal approach for the treatment of zygomatic complex fractures.
J Oral Maxillofac Surg
; 72(8): 1552.e1-3, 2014 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-25037188
We present a modification of the classic lateral canthal approach by means of which the anatomy of the lateral palpebral edges will remain unscathed, with the incision beginning 2 mm lateral to the external canthus. We have used this technique in 76 patients at 3 major trauma centers in Bogota, Colombia, from January 2006 to January 2012. The approach provided excellent access to the frontozygomatic area, lateral wall of the orbit, and malar body. This method avoids important anatomic structures and offers outstanding cosmetic results, especially in adult patients.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Fraturas Zigomáticas
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Colombia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Oral Maxillofac Surg
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de publicação:
Estados Unidos