Epistaxis balloon catheter stabilization of zygomatic arch fractures.
Isolated zygomatic arch fractures represent about 10% of facial fractures. Most are easily reduced, but about 7% require fixation. Stabilization with plates, transcutaneous wiring, and various packing materials may involve additional morbidity and other drawbacks. A double balloon epistaxis catheter may be inserted beneath the arch fracture site and inflated for 5 to 7 days as a relatively simple, reliable alternative that involves minimal morbidity.
Department of Otolaryngology, Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA 92134-5000, USA.
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Randall
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Bernstein
D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D004844:Epistaxis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D015051:Zygomatic Fractures / Q000628:therapy*