Fractures of the facial skeleton are a common reason for patients to present to EDs and
general medical practice in A ustralia. Trauma to the maxillofacial region can lead to airway …

Diagnosis and management of common maxillofacial injuries in the emergency department.
Part 4: orbital floor and midface fractur Page 1 MAXILLOFACIAL INJURY Diagnosis and …

Maxillofacial injuries are often seen in the emergency department. Fractures of the facial
skeleton are commonly seen after assault, road traffic accidents, falls, and sporting injuries …

Patients with maxillofacial trauma require a careful evaluation due to the anatomical
proximity of the maxillofacial region to the head and neck. Facial injuries can range from soft …

Emergency department management of maxillofacial trauma Page 1 Emergency Medicine
Australasia (2004) 16, 7-12 ASK THE EXPERTS: ENT AND MAXILLOFACIAL PROBLEMS …

HISTORY Enquire about the mechanism of injury; zygoma fractures usually occur after blunt
trauma. Altogether, 70–90% of patients will complain of infra orbital/upper lip numbness on …

Fractures of the midface and internal orbit occur isolated or in combination with other
injuries. Frequently, the patients are first seen in emergency rooms responsible for the …

Facial trauma, with or without life-and sight-threatening complications, may arise following
isolated injury, or it may be associated with significant injuries elsewhere. Assessment …

Facial trauma. Patients with facial trauma must be assessed in a systematic way so as to
avoid missing any injury. Severe and disfiguring facial injuries can be distracting. However …

Fractures of the Facial Skeleton, Second Edition gives a clear, concise and practical
overview of the management of maxillofacial injuries. This new edition has been fully …