Fracture Le Fort type I segmentary and nasoorbitaletmoidal. A case report
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Keywords
Maxillary fractures, Orbital fractures
Abstract
The association of Le Fort fractures and those of the nasoorbito-etmoidal complex represent severe injuries usually associated to traffic accidents or physical violence. The occurrence of such combination of fractures represents a challenge for the maxillofacial surgeon due to the great index of comminuted and displacement fragments. The initial evaluation represents the opportunity to identify and treat possible life-threatening complications such as brain damage or airway compromise; this first evaluation will also allow the establishment of diagnosis and a suitable surgical plan in order to preserve both the aesthetic and functional aspects.
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