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[Towel clip reduction of zygomatic arch fracture]
S Lahmiti1, Z Aziz1, M Lakouichmi1
1Service de chirurgie maxillo-faciale et esthétique, faculté de médecine et de pharmacie, université Cadi-Ayyad, CHU Mohammed VI, 40000 Guéliz, Marrakech, Maroc.
Introduction:
Isolated fractures of the zygomatic arch (IFZA) are common in maxillofacial emergencies. They usually require a closed reduction. Several reduction techniques have been proposed. The reduction using a Ginestet-type hook is the gold standard technique.
Discussion:
The reduction using a towel clip under local anesthesia is an economical, simple, reliable and safe alternative technique for the reduction of IFZA. We describe this procedure.

