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General Management Considerations in Pediatric Facial Fractures.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21772218     Owner:  NLM     Status:  Publisher    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The treatment of pediatric facial fractures, although similar to that of adults, requires a separate and thorough understanding of the unique developmental issues inherent to this age group. The contribution of several of these factors allows for a large portion of these injuries to be managed more conservatively; however, operative indications still exist. The optimal form of management in these situations must balance the risks of impacting dentition or future skeletal growth versus obtaining acceptable stability and reduction for healing. Although these principles have remained largely unchanged over the years, a more current discussion on the state of resorbable and titanium fixation is offered to highlight evolving management considerations. Although uniquely challenging, the proper management of pediatric facial trauma is possible if the treating physician remains aware of key anatomic, epidemiological, evaluation, and management issues.
Authors:
Richard W Siy; Rodger H Brown; John C Koshy; Samuel Stal; Larry H Hollier
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Publication Detail:
Type:  JOURNAL ARTICLE     Date:  2011-7-15
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of craniofacial surgery     Volume:  -     ISSN:  1536-3732     ISO Abbreviation:  -     Publication Date:  2011 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-7-20     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9010410     Medline TA:  J Craniofac Surg     Country:  -    
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Languages:  ENG     Pagination:  -     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
From the Division of Plastic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
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