Xeroradiography in the diagnosis of facial fractures.
Xeroradiography, because of its unique phenomenon of "edge enhancement," has some advantages for assessing facial fractures. In 17 of the 19 patients in our pilot study group, this technique was as valuable as, or more so than, plain films. The xerogram done prior to laminagraphy is a useful "map" for the radiologist to use in planning laminagraphic cuts. For the surgeon this technique offers a relatively accurate diagnostic tool, useful early after the facial injury.
D000328:Adult; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D009915:Orbit / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014986:Xeroradiography