Problems in the treatment of fronto-basal fractures

Midfacial fractures are frequently combined with frontobasal fractures. For this reason, it is important to the oral surgeon to be knowlegeable of the basic principles of the treatment of frontobasal fractures. The rule of general surgery that any open injury should be transformed into a closed one,...

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Published inStomatologie der DDR Vol. 28; no. 8; p. 545
Main Author Pothe, H
Format Journal Article
LanguageGerman
Published Germany 01.08.1978
Subjects
Dura Mater - surgery
Fractures, Open - surgery
Frontal Bone - injuries
Humans
Skull Fractures - therapy
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Summary:Midfacial fractures are frequently combined with frontobasal fractures. For this reason, it is important to the oral surgeon to be knowlegeable of the basic principles of the treatment of frontobasal fractures. The rule of general surgery that any open injury should be transformed into a closed one, also applies to these fractures. The indication for operation and the time of operation depend upon the kind of lesion. The intradural closure of the dural is regarded as the method of choice. Details of the operating technique are presented.
ISSN:0302-4725