title: Penetrating injuries to the maxillofacial region.
abstract: The cases of 37 patients who had incurred penetrating injuries to the maxillofacial region, with retention of foreign bodies, are described. Primary surgery was performed when possible. In some cases the foreign bodies were removed several years after the injuries, and in others the objects were never removed. Methods for locating and removing foreign bodies lodged within the maxillofacial region are discussed.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Cohen
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Boyes-Varley
mesh_terms: D005145:Face; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*