Lacrimal gland involvement in zygomaticofrontal fracture sites.
Injury to the lacrimal gland following fracture of the zygomatic complex is a rare occurrence. Recently, we have observed three cases of herniation of the lacrimal gland between the diastased frontal and zygomatic bone ends. We present these cases, postulate a mechanism for this phenomenon, and advocate open reduction and internal fixation in the primary management of severe distraction.
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Allegheny-Singer Research Institute, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Heckler
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D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000293:injuries; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D015051:Zygomatic Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery