title: Complications in facial trauma.
abstract: This article reviews common complications encountered in the setting of facial trauma. Many complications are the result of the primary injury, and a facial plastic surgeon should be able to quickly identify these to prevent further morbidity. Common pitfalls and controversial topics are presented, as well as an overview of treatment for many complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology & Communication Sciences, Upstate Medical University, State University of New York, 750 East Adams Street, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA.
authors.forename: Lisa M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Morris
authors.forename: Robert M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Kellman
mesh_terms: D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Complications; Facial trauma; Mandible; Nasoorbitoethmoid; Orbit; Zygomaticomaxillary complex