A modification of pyriform fossa wiring.
The disadvantages of pyriform fossa wiring in the event of emergency release of fixation are well known. A simple modification of the technique using a Williams' Modified Eyelet Wire which overcomes these difficulties is described.
D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007572:Jaw Fractures / Q000601:surgery*