title: Pediatric maxillofacial trauma.
abstract: The accurate diagnosis and timely, appropriate treatment of soft-tissue and bony maxillofacial injuries in children are of critical importance due to the potential adverse impact of maxillofacial trauma on subsequent facial growth and development. Guidelines are provided to assist the pediatrician in the evaluation and treatment of minor and major facial injuries.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery (Plastic), State University of New York Health Science Center, Brooklyn College of Medicine.
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Hunter
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D004635:Emergency Medicine; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D010372:Pediatrics; D010808:Physical Examination