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Complications in pediatric facial fractures

Mimi T Chao1, Joseph E Losee

  • 1Division of Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction
|November 24, 2011
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric facial fractures can lead to serious complications affecting facial growth. This review highlights unique pediatric complications and proposes a classification system for adverse outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric surgery
  • Craniofacial trauma
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Pediatric facial fractures, though infrequent, are linked to severe injuries and can impact facial development.
  • Existing literature lacks standardized definitions and reporting for adverse events associated with these fractures.
  • Treatment and fractures themselves may cause long-term consequences on the growing pediatric face.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review complications of pediatric facial fractures, focusing on unique pediatric aspects.
  • To introduce a novel classification system for evaluating adverse outcomes.
  • To emphasize the need for prospective, long-term studies in this field.

Main Methods:

  • Selective literature review on pediatric facial fracture complications.
  • Development of a classification system for adverse outcomes.
  • Emphasis on complications specific to pediatric patients.

Main Results:

  • Limited published data exists on the definition and incidence of adverse events.
  • Pediatric facial fractures are associated with other significant injuries.
  • Potential for long-term effects on facial growth and development.

Conclusions:

  • Complications of pediatric facial fractures require further investigation.
  • A standardized classification system is proposed for adverse outcomes.
  • Long-term prospective studies are essential to understand the full impact on pediatric patients.

Keywords:
Pediatric facial fracturecomplications

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