| The initial evaluation in maxillofacial trauma. | |
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PMID: 460876 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Evaluation in maxillofacial trauma is primarily an extension of the art of the physical examination, with inspection, palpation, and evaluation of loss of normal function as the primary requisites. X-ray evaluation is critical, and best results are usually obtained by taking films as soon following the injury as possible, before opacification of the sinus with blood, swelling, or hematoma obscures critical bone landmarks. Primary reduction and surgical management of these fractures can usually be delayed for a reasonable period; however, the most accurate findings on both physical examination and x-ray studies are those obtained as soon as possible after the injury. |
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Authors:
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C T Yarington |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Otolaryngologic clinics of North America Volume: 12 ISSN: 0030-6665 ISO Abbreviation: Otolaryngol. Clin. North Am. Publication Date: 1979 May |
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Created Date: 1979-09-17 Completed Date: 1979-09-17 Revised Date: 2005-11-17 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0144042 Medline TA: Otolaryngol Clin North Am Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 293-301 Citation Subset: IM |
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Child Emergencies* Fractures, Bone / diagnosis, therapy Frontal Bone / injuries Humans Mandibular Fractures / diagnosis Maxillary Fractures / diagnosis Maxillofacial Development Maxillofacial Injuries / classification, diagnosis* Nose / injuries Orbit / injuries Zygomatic Fractures / diagnosis, therapy |
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