title: The imaging of maxillofacial trauma and its pertinence to surgical intervention.
abstract: Maxillofacial skeletal injuries account for a large proportion of emergency department visits and often result in surgical consultation. Although many of the principles of detection and repair are basic, the evolution of technology and therapeutic strategies has led to improved patient outcomes. This article aims to provide a review of the imaging aspects involved in maxillofacial trauma and to delineate its relevance to management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, NYU Langone Medical Center/Bellevue Hospital and Trauma Center, NY 10016, USA.
authors.forename: Nisha
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Mehta
authors.forename: Parag
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Butala
authors.forename: Mark P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Bernstein
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005626:Frontal Sinus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008440:Maxillary Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D061330:Multidetector Computed Tomography; D009666:Nose / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D009917:Orbital Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D015051:Zygomatic Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging