title: Management of soft tissue injuries.
abstract: The author presents a brief discussion of the causes, extent, and prevention of primarily automobile-related soft tissue maxillofacial injuries. This is followed by a practical approach to their management. Personal preferences relative to armamentarium and techniques that have withstood the test of time are given, together with several maxims useful in the treatment of soft tissue trauma. Personal bias and philosophy born of years of experience in the treatment of such injuries are freely given.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Spira
mesh_terms: D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001458:Bandages; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D008866:Microsurgery; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D013537:Sutures
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents