title: Recognition of orofacial fracture.
abstract: This is a guide for the emergency physician or family doctor to help in the assessment and management of facial fractures. Signs and symptoms, complications and diagnostic difficulties are dealt with in some detail. The importance of carefully examining the entire patient is stressed. Most facial fractures can wait for swelling to subside before they are treated. This ensures better diagnosis and allows time for more sophisticated treatment methods so that reductions and fixation can be perfect.
authors.forename: T M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Roberts