title: Management of closed head injury in the patient with maxillofacial trauma.
abstract: Closed head injury (CHI) affects approximately one in five patients who sustain facial fractures. The effects can range from simple loss of consciousness to coma and death. The high incidence of CHI in the facial trauma population and the potential for mortality and neurologic morbidity make it a distinct concern of the practicing oral and maxillofacial surgeon. This article discusses the evaluation, monitoring, and management of CHI and includes special consideration of the treatment of maxillofacial injuries in these patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, St Raphael's Hospital, New Haven, CT.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Conforti
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Haug
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Likavec
mesh_terms: D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D016489:Head Injuries, Closed / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000628:therapy