Morbidity associated with the use of antral packs and external pins in the treatment of the unstable fracture of the zygomatic complex.
One hundred and forty-seven patients with unstable fractures of the zygoma are discussed. Complications encountered during the treatment of such patients with antral packs and external pins are compared. These results are evaluated.
D000328:Adult; D001858:Bone Nails / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008443:Maxillary Sinus; D010254:Paranasal Sinus Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013630:Tampons, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015051:Zygomatic Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy