title: Chain saw injury of the maxillofacial region.
abstract: A case of facial chain saw injury has been presented, along with a review of the literature and a discussion of the preoperative and postoperative management. The mechanism of injury and recommendations to reduce the incidence of maxillofacial injuries are also discussed.
authors.forename: R B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Marks
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Fort
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002610:Cheek / Q000293:injuries; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007572:Jaw Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D014059:Tongue / Q000293:injuries; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000601:surgery*