[The value of three-dimensional helical CT imaging in the diagnosis of maxillofacial fractures].
OBJECTIVE
To assess the diagnostic value of three-dimensional (3D) helical CT imaging in the cases of maxillofacial fractures.


METHODS
25 trauma patients were examined with thin-slice CT scan and 3D reconstruction.


RESULTS
Three-dimensional images reconstructed from helical CT clearly and stereoscopically demonstrated the location, shape and extension of maxillofacial fractures.


CONCLUSIONS
3D helical CT imaging can provide valuable information in demonstrating space relationships of maxillofacial fractures.
Department of Radiology, First Affiliated Hospital, WCUMS, Chengdu 610041, China.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D007572:Jaw Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D036542:Tomography, Spiral Computed / Q000379:methods*