title: Soft tissue injuries to face and neck: early assessment and repair.
abstract: The principles of assessment and repair of soft tissue trauma of the face are outlined. The importance of an adequate preoperative evaluation is emphasized. Recognizing lesions in the deep vital structures is extremely important in the initial approach to these patients. The postoperative care and the best management of the sequelae are described.
authors.affiliation: Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Science, 4301 Markham, Slot 720, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205, USA. opium666@aol.com
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hochberg
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ardenghy
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Toledo
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Ardenghy
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Miura
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Schiebel
mesh_terms: D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019838:Neck Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D013997:Time Factors