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Minimal incisions for treating zygomatic complex fractures
Qing-Bin Zhang1, Yao-Jun Dong, Zu-Bing Li
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital of Stomatology, Guangzhou Medical College, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China. doctorqingbin@hotmail.com
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|July 21, 2011
Summary
Minimal incision surgery for zygomatic complex (ZMC) fractures offers satisfactory functional and aesthetic outcomes. This approach reduces surgical injury, leading to high accuracy and inconspicuous scars.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Zygomatic complex (ZMC) fractures are common facial injuries.
- Traditional open reduction techniques can lead to visible scarring and complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the clinical application and outcomes of using minimal incisions for ZMC fracture treatment.
- To assess the efficacy and safety of minimally invasive ZMC fracture repair.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of 155 patients with ZMC fractures treated with minimal incision surgery.
- Analysis of functional and aesthetic results, complications, and need for plate removal.
Main Results:
- 150 out of 155 patients had satisfactory functional and aesthetic outcomes.
- No obvious scars were observed in any patient.
- Minor complications included zygomatic asymmetry (2 cases), infraorbital numbness (2 cases), and limited mouth opening (1 case).
Conclusions:
- Minimal incision surgery is an effective and safe method for treating ZMC fractures.
- This technique offers reduced surgical injury, improved operative field, convenient manipulation, less bleeding, and superior aesthetic results.
- Minimally invasive ZMC fracture repair is recommended for clinical practice.
