Alloderm stabilization of zygomatic arch fractures.
Zygomatic arch fractures, particularly when comminuted, are unstable fractures that may lose their reduction after operative manipulation. This case study describes the use of Alloderm as a postoperative stabilizing agent in two patients.
Chin
Simon H
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Section of Plastic Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut 06520, USA. simonhchin2000@yahoo.com
Chicarilli
Zeno N
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Narayan
Deepak
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D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003094:Collagen / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods; D018460:Fractures, Comminuted / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015051:Zygomatic Fractures / Q000601:surgery*
C440568:Alloderm; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003094:Collagen