title: Lateral canthal approach to repair of trimalar fractures of the zygoma.
abstract: Trimalar fractures of the zygoma create a fracture dislocation of the lateral and inferior orbital walls. These are frequently associated with orbital and ophthalmic injury. A surgical approach to trimalar fracture repair should provide adequate exposure to the orbit and flexibility in dealing with associated orbital trauma. Surgical techniques for repair of trimalar fractures are reviewed. A new technique is presented that provides optimal orbital exposure and minimizes facial incisions.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009917:Orbital Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D015050:Zygoma / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery