Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the security and efficacy of temple mini-incision within hairline in the internal fixation of zygomatic fracture.
Methods Twenty-one patients of zygomatic fracture, collected from Xuzhou Central Hospital, who underwent internal fixation of zygomatic fracture using temple mini-incision within hairline between Mar. 2014 and Jan. 2017 were reviewed. Healing of incision, the facial contour, reduction, fixation and complications of the operation were followed up.
Results All the incisions were primary healing. All fractures were anatomic reduction. Clinical and radiologic assessment of reduction was symmetric and stable and no nerve injury was noticed.
Conclusion Temple incision within hairline for the reduction of zygomatic fracture is an effective approach, with good exposure and esthetic results.
Key words:
Zygomatic fractures,
Fracture fixation, internal,
Temple incision within hairline
Kun Han, Jian Meng, Xing Wang, Jianmin Gu, Cuiling Shao. Internal fixation of zygomatic fracture using temple mini-incision within hairline[J]. Chinese Journal of Stomatological Research(Electronic Edition), 2017, 11(06): 362-365.