title: [Traumatology of the midface--diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines for the practicing ENT physician from the viewpoint of the general surgeon].
abstract: The first function of the hospital should be to execute the vital treatment of the middle face injuries, determine the immediate diagnosis and decide on the type of primary and secondary therapy; therefore thorough, interdisciplinary cooperation with the ENT specialists is of greatest importance. The final goal for optimal care of polytraumatic patients should be the immediate medical attention through numerous teams during one operation.
mesh_terms: D005147:Facial Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D005392:First Aid; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D006801:Humans; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*
vernacular_title: Traumatologie des Mittelgesichts--Diagnostische und therapeutische Leitlinien für den praktizierenden HNO-Arzt aus der Sicht des Allgemeinchirurgen.