title: Interrelationship of Structure and Function in Maxillofacial Fractures.
abstract: Surgical fixation of maxillofacial fractures can be associated with a myriad of surgical complications. Specific complications correlate with the type of fracture. The authors present a case of multiple maxillofacial fractures, briefly review various types of fractures, and discuss the operative decision-making process. This case report serves as an important reminder that the operative decision-making process should take into account a patient's entire clinical condition.
authors.forename: Christopher R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Kieliszak
authors.forename: Stephen R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Larson
authors.forename: Chad R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Keller
authors.forename: Christopher R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Selinsky
authors.forename: Arjun S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Joshi
mesh_terms: D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D055815:Young Adult