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How to simplify the CT diagnosis of Le Fort fractures
James T Rhea1, Robert A Novelline
1Department of Radiology, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Fruit St., FH 210, Boston, MA 02114, USA. jrhea@sfghrad.ucsf.edu
Objective:
The numerous components seen in the Le Fort fractures make classification difficult. Our objective is to simplify the task of classifying Le Fort fractures.
Conclusion:
Each of the Le Fort fractures has at least one unique component that is easily recognizable: I, the anterolateral margin of the nasal fossa; II, the inferior orbital rim; and III, the zygomatic arch. Classification of the Le Fort fractures is simplified by using these unique components to establish a tentative classification that is then confirmed.

