title: Facial fractures.
abstract: Fractures of the facial skeleton can result in the loss of an aesthetically pleasing appearance and basic function, and many cases subsequently require an operative intervention. The surgeon managing these facial fractures must, at the same time, be cognizant of concomitant injuries, including neurologic, ophthalmologic, and cervical spine issues. For most situations, early stabilization in anatomical position using rigid fixation will give the most accurate reduction for the optimal return of preoperative appearance and function, while reducing long-term soft-tissue contracture.
authors.affiliation: Dallas, Texas From the Division of Plastic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, and the Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
authors.forename: Safa E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Sharabi
authors.forename: John C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Koshy
authors.forename: James F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Thornton
authors.forename: Larry H
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Hollier
mesh_terms: D001860:Bone Plates; D005004:Ethmoid Bone / Q000293:injuries; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D005624:Frontal Bone / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures; D009917:Orbital Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D010808:Physical Examination; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed