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ArticleThe open dentistry journal2017

Facial and Orbital Fractures: A Fifteen Years Retrospective Evaluation of North East Sicily Treated Patients.

Michele Runci, Francesco Saverio De Ponte, Roberto Falzea, Ennio Bramanti, Floriana Lauritano, Gabriele Cervino, Fausto Famà, Alessandro Calvo, Salvatore Crimi, Silvia Rapisarda and 1 more

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Article in The open dentistry journal, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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11 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Michele RunciDepartment of Biomedical, Dental Science and Morphological and Functional Images, Dental School, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
Francesco Saverio De PonteDepartment of Biomedical, Dental Science and Morphological and Functional Images, Dental School, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
Roberto FalzeaDepartment of Biomedical, Dental Science and Morphological and Functional Images, Dental School, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
Ennio BramantiDepartment of Biomedical, Dental Science and Morphological and Functional Images, Dental School, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
Floriana LauritanoDepartment of Biomedical, Dental Science and Morphological and Functional Images, Dental School, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
Gabriele CervinoDepartment of Biomedical, Dental Science and Morphological and Functional Images, Dental School, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
Fausto FamàDepartment of Human Pathology, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
Alessandro CalvoDepartment of Biomedical, Dental Science and Morphological and Functional Images, Dental School, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
Salvatore CrimiDepartment of Biomedical, Dental Science and Morphological and Functional Images, Dental School, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
Silvia RapisardaDepartment of Biomedical, Dental Science and Morphological and Functional Images, Dental School, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
Marco CicciùDepartment of Biomedical, Dental Science and Morphological and Functional Images, Dental School, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
University of Messina · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundOrbital fractures are classified as diseases usually related to common midface trauma. It represents the most challenging treatment due to the complex anatomy, physiology, and aesthetic role. A midface trauma involves also the zygomatic complex and the nose, however the orbit fracture seems to be a more frequent disease due to its anatomical features.

objectiveThe purpose of this work is to retrospectively evaluate and record the frequency of the midfacial traumas and orbital fractures observed in the North Eastern Sicily. The results of the present data may be useful for the clinicians in order to recognize the kind of fracture just from the first general visit having a quick diagnosis and management.

methodsIn the years between 2001 and 2016, about 1200 patients with midfacial trauma and about 100 patients involving the orbital floor have been evaluated. All those patients underwent the surgical fracture reduction and a CT scan follow up control at one month, three months, six months and one year.

resultsData showed high percentage of orbital floor, nose and mandibular body and ramus fractures; moreover the most frequent causes of fractures seem to be related to motor vehicle accident, followed by assaults, work and fall.

conclusionThe results have highlighted the changing trends in the causes of facial injuries, particularly the increasing incidence of assaults and the falling incidence of motor vehicle accidents in developed countries. The quick diagnosis and management proved fundamental for the successful treatment. Clinicians should be able to recognize the first symptoms in order to avoid possible complications.

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Craniofacial injuriesHard and soft tissue areasMidface traumaMidfacial fracturesNasoethmoidalOrbital fracturesRoad traffic accident (RTA)

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