Imaging of Maxillofacial Trauma

Miguel Fabrega

doi:10.1016/j.coms.2023.02.001

Imaging of Maxillofacial Trauma

Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2023 Aug;35(3):297-309. doi: 10.1016/j.coms.2023.02.001. Epub 2023 Apr 7.

Author

Miguel Fabrega¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, University of Texas at Houston, MSB 2.130B, 6431 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030, USA. Electronic address: Miguel.G.Fabrega@uth.tmc.edu.

PMID: 37032179
DOI: 10.1016/j.coms.2023.02.001

Abstract

Maxillofacial trauma is common. Computed tomography is the primary imaging tool for diagnosis. Study interpretation is aided by understanding regional anatomy and clinically relevant features of each subunit. Common injury patterns and the most important factors related to surgical management are discussed.

Keywords: Facial buttresses; LeFort; Markowitz-manson; Naso-orbito-ethmoidal; Nasoseptal; Occlusion-bearing maxillary fragment; Orbital blowout; Zygomaticomaxillary.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Maxillofacial Injuries* / diagnostic imaging
Maxillofacial Injuries* / surgery
Orbital Fractures* / surgery
Skull Fractures*
Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods