title: Immediate single-stage reconstruction of complex frontofaciobasal injuries: part I.
abstract: Objective To determine if immediate (within 6 hours of adequate resuscitation) single-stage repair of complex craniofacial injuries could be accomplished with acceptable morbidity and mortality taking into consideration the cosmetic appearance of the patient. Patients and Methods A total of 26 patients (19 men, 7 women) ranging in age from 8 to 58 years with Glasgow Coma Scale scores of 5 to 15 all had a combined single-stage repair of their complex craniofacial injuries within 6 hours of their admission. After initial assessment and adequate resuscitation, they were evaluated with three-dimensional computed tomography of the face and head. Coronal skin flap was used for maximum exposure for frontal sinus exenteration as well as dural repair, cortical debridement, calvarial reconstruction, and titanium mesh placement. Results Neurosurgical outcome at both the early and late evaluations was judged as good in 22 of 26 patients (85%), moderate in 3 of 26 (11%), and poor in 1 of the 26 (3.8%). Cosmetic surgical outcome at the early evaluation showed 17 of 26 (65%) to be excellent, 4 of 26 (15.5%) to be good, 4 patients (15.5%) to be fair, and 1 patient (3.8%) to be poor. At the late reevaluation, the fair had improved to good with an additional reconstructive procedure, and the poor had improved to fair with another surgery. There was no calvarial osteomyelitis, graft resorption, or intracranial abscess. Complications included three patients (11%): one (3.8%) had tension pneumocephaly and meningitis, one (3.8%) had delayed cerebrospinal fluid leak with recurrent attacks of meningitis, and one had a maxillary sinus infection (3.8%) secondary to front maxillary fistula. Conclusion The immediate single-stage repair of complex craniofacial injuries can be performed with acceptable results, a decreased need for reoperation, and improved cosmetic and functional outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Sharkia Ap-125, Egypt ; Department of Neurosurgery, King Abdl-Azizi Specialist Hospital, Taif, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Akram Mohamed
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Awadalla
authors.affiliation: Department of Faciomaxillary, King Abdl-Aziz specialist center-KSA, Taif, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Hichem
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Ezzeddine
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiodiagnosis, King Abdl-Aziz specialist center-KSA, Taif, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Naglaaa
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Fawzy
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Trauma Unit, King Abdl-Aziz Specialist Center, Taif, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Mohammad Al
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Saeed
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Sharkia Ap-130, Egypt.
authors.forename: Mohammad R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Ahmad
keywords: craniofacial trauma; orbital fracture; titanium mesh
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