title: Management of Zygomatic Fractures: Bone and Arch.
abstract: Zygomatic bone and arch fractures are among the most common facial fractures treated by facial plastic surgeons. Controversy still remains regarding the optimal management of these fractures. Computed tomographic scanning (including three-dimensional reconstruction) represent a fundamental tool for diagnosis and treatment planning of zygomatic fractures. Main indications for treatment are functional impairment, cosmetic deformity, or both. Fracture reduction can be performed through an open or closed approach depending on the amount of exposure necessary to achieve accurate reduction. The common goal among all treatment plans is the exact three-dimensional restoration of the disturbed anatomy and function while minimizing complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Cantonal Hospital, St. Gallen, Switzerland.
authors.forename: Ralph
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Litschel
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Bellvitge University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain.
authors.forename: Gustavo A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Suárez
mesh_terms: D000070628:Closed Fracture Reduction; D006801:Humans; D000070799:Open Fracture Reduction / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013997:Time Factors; D015050:Zygoma / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D015051:Zygomatic Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*