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Pediatric Facial Trauma

INTRODUCTION. Leading cause of deathDifferent treatment modalities in children vs. adults. EPIDEMIOLOGY. Amount of facial injuriesNasal Fractures most commonTypes of mandibular fracturesMidfacial fractures rareAssociated injuries common. FACIAL GROWTH. Facial development slower than cranial dev

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Pediatric Facial Trauma

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    1. Pediatric Facial Trauma Ravi Pachigolla, MD May 12, 1999

    2. INTRODUCTION Leading cause of death Different treatment modalities in children vs. adults

    3. EPIDEMIOLOGY Amount of facial injuries Nasal Fractures most common Types of mandibular fractures Midfacial fractures rare Associated injuries common

    4. FACIAL GROWTH Facial development slower than cranial development Development of face and paranasal sinuses affects patterns of injuries Vulnerable growth centers of the face

    5. EXAMINATION OF THE INJURED CHILD Sedation often necessary Calm reassurance Thorough examination of lacerations and orderly palpation Mandibular range of motion Opthalmologic exam

    6. SOFT TISSUE INJURIES Scars more noticeable FN and parotid duct injuries Prevention of traumatic tattooing Topical and buffered infiltrative anesthesia Auricular hematoma Bite wounds

    7. RIGID FIXATION Standard of care for adult trauma patients Controversial use in children Studies focused on infant animals with rapid facial growth compared to humans Use of absorbable plates may provide answer Mandible may resist growth disturbance more than midface

    8. RADIOLOGIC EXAMINATION CT imaging mandatory for most injuries except for the most trivial Coronal imaging important Panorex plus Towne’s views Nasal fractures usually a clinical diagnosis and even moreso in children

    9. NASAL FRACTURES Children have soft, compliant cartilages Fractures rare Septal injuries more common with septal hematoma Long term growth disturbance Conservative reduction Newborn nasal trauma

    10. MANDIBULAR FRACTURES Dentoalveolar injuries Cautious use of intermaxillary fixation Pattern of injuries with condyle most frequently injured Possible growth disturbance High osteogenic potential Rare complications

    11. MANDIBULAR FRACTURES CONT. Physical Exam Observance of mandibular range of motion and malocclusion Radiographic assessment Greenstick common Types of condylar fractures

    12. ORBITAL AND NASOETHMOID INJURIES Severe cosmetic and functional consequences if not adequately treated ZMC fractures rare in children less than 5 because of lack of pneumatization of sinuses Orbital roof injuries more common in children less than 7 because of lack of pneumatization of frontal sinus and cranium more exposed

    13. ORBITAL INJURIES CONTINUED Craniofacial ratio Orbital roof injuries associated with neurocranial injuries commonly Orbital roof injuries rarely require repair Supraorbital rim fractures rare

    14. NASOETHMOID FRACTURES Central fragment Adequate exposure Reconstruction of appropriate intercanthal distance and medial canthal ligaments

    15. MAXILLARY FRACTURES Type 1 injuries Type 2 injuries Type 3 injuries Increased forced needed for these fractures Comminution uncommon Goals of therapy Avoidance of excessive undermining

    16. MAXILLARY FRACTURES CONT. Restore three dimensional facial symmetry, occlusion and proportions Sequencing of repair of multiple injuries

    17. CONCLUSION

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