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[Trauma of the midface].

T S Kühnel1, T E Reichert2

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Midface fractures, often caused by traffic accidents, require complex treatment. Advances in endoscopic surgery and new techniques like intraoperative cone beam radiographs are improving outcomes for these injuries.

Area of Science:

  • Traumatology
  • Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Ophthalmology

Context:

  • Midface fractures present significant complexity, frequency, and socio-economic impact.
  • Traffic accidents are the primary cause, predominantly affecting adult males.
  • Established treatment algorithms exist for nasal, maxillary, and zygoma fractures, but frontal sinus and orbital apex trauma remain debated.

Purpose:

  • To review current diagnostic and surgical techniques for midface fractures.
  • To highlight advances in endoscopic surgery and novel approaches for complex cases.
  • To discuss evidence-based knowledge limitations and emerging techniques in midface traumatology.

Summary:

  • Interdisciplinary approaches and advanced techniques yield favorable results for most midface fractures.

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