The vertical avulsion flap.
Unilateral vertical tangential maxillofacial trauma may result in a combination of a certain number of charcteristic lesions. Although composed of wounds and fractures in the upper, middle and lower third of the face, this form of injury can be considered to be a separate distinct entity. Two patients are described, illustrating this type of injury. Both also sustained trauma of the ipsilateral shoulder.
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000293:injuries; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D008440:Maxillary Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D015051:Zygomatic Fractures / Q000601:surgery