Penetrating trauma of the face and facial skeleton – a case series of six patients
Journal Title: Polish Journal of Surgery - Year 2017, Vol 89, Issue 1
Abstract
Penetrating traumas of the facial skeleton are relatively rare; however, they can be dangerous and even life-threatening. The epidemiology of facial skeleton trauma is diverse and depends on the affected region, age, and the kind of foreign body that caused the injury. In Poland, the most common cause of penetrating traumas are accidents and assaults, and only rarely accidents are related to improper use of firecrackers or fireworks. The aim of this study is to present a literature review and our own experience with penetrating traumas of the face and the facial part of the cranium. Six cases with severe wounds and fractures of the facial skeleton were treated between the years 2000 and 2012 in our department. The applied treatment methods depended mainly on the general condition of the patients. In all cases, we achieved acceptable functional and aesthetic outcomes.<br/><br/>
Authors and Affiliations
Aneta Neskoromna-Jędrzejczak, Katarzyna Bogusiak, Aleksander Przygoński, Bogusław Antoszewski
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