| Clinical follow-up examination of surgically treated fractures of the condylar process using the transparotid approach. | |
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PMID: 20171480 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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PURPOSE: The surgical approaches for the open treatment of condylar process fractures have been controversial. In our study, we evaluated the morbidity of the transparotid approach during 2 years of follow-up. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A total of 48 patients with condylar process Class II and IV fractures according to classification of Spiessl and Schroll, were included in the present study. Of the 48 patients, 16 were female and 32 male. The patient age range was 16 to 79 years (average 36.52). All patients were treated using the transparotid approach, with rigid internal fixation using miniplates. Follow-up examinations were performed for a minimum of 6.5 months and a maximum of 25 months (average 12.16) after surgical treatment. At the follow-up examination, the patients completed the Mandibular Function Impairment Questionnaire, and the examiner completed the Helkimo index. X-rays taken before, directly after, and 6 months after surgery were compared. RESULTS: None of our patients had problems with wound healing; 2 patients developed a fistula of the parotid gland; and 4 patients developed palsy of the facial nerve that was completely reversible after 6 weeks. The results of the Mandibular Function Impairment Questionnaire and the Helkimo index revealed only a few subjective and objective problems after 6 months. CONCLUSIONS: The transparotid approach to condylar process fractures is most appropriate for strongly displaced Class II fractures. Especially for very old patients with dementia, for whom maxillomandibular fixation is contraindicated, this approach is very appropriate. Another benefit to this type of patient is the short operating time, with an average of 45 minutes. |
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Authors:
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Jan Klatt; Philipp Pohlenz; Marco Blessmann; Felix Blake; Wolfgang Eichhorn; Rainer Schmelzle; Max Heiland |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Volume: 68 ISSN: 1531-5053 ISO Abbreviation: J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. Publication Date: 2010 Mar |
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Created Date: 2010-02-22 Completed Date: 2010-03-15 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8206428 Medline TA: J Oral Maxillofac Surg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 611-7 Citation Subset: AIM; D; IM |
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Copyright (c) 2010 American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany. j.klatt@uke.uni-hamburg.de |
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Adolescent Adult Age Factors Aged Bone Plates Female Follow-Up Studies Fracture Fixation, Internal / instrumentation, methods* Humans Male Mandibular Condyle / injuries*, surgery* Mandibular Fractures / surgery* Middle Aged Oral Surgical Procedures / methods* Parotid Gland / surgery Prospective Studies Questionnaires Temporomandibular Joint / injuries*, surgery Young Adult |
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