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Chain saw injuries to the face.

R Riefkohl1, G S Georgiade, W J Barwick

  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710.

Annals of Plastic Surgery
|February 1, 1986
PubMed
Summary

Chain saws can cause severe facial injuries, including fractures of the bone and teeth, due to kickback. Treatment involves wound cleaning, tissue repair, and addressing jaw fractures.

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Area of Science:

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Chain saw kickback incidents can result in severe facial trauma.
  • These injuries often involve extensive soft tissue damage, bone fractures, and dental injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the clinical experience and management of patients with chain saw-induced facial injuries.
  • To highlight the common injury patterns and treatment strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 12 male patients treated for chain saw facial injuries.
  • Analysis of injury characteristics, surgical interventions, and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Patients sustained extensive ragged lacerations of skin and soft tissues.
  • Frequent fractures of facial bones and teeth were observed.
  • Eyelid damage was common, while eye injuries were rare.
  • Management included wound debridement, exploration, soft tissue repair, and fixation for jaw fractures.

Conclusions:

  • Chain saw facial injuries are severe, often involving complex soft tissue and bony damage.
  • Prompt surgical management, including debridement and fracture fixation, is crucial for optimal outcomes.
  • While eye injuries are infrequent, eyelid damage requires careful attention.

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