| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3157480 | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2008 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Some authors have advocated treating mandible fractures on an outpatient basis, with a focused workup. Our results of significant concomitant ICI in mandible-fracture patients, conversely, suggest that such management may inadvertently result in the oversight of potentially life-threatening injuries. Thus, we recommend mandatory intracranial CT imaging if the patient's neurologic status at time of injury is unknown or meets the criteria of TBI, or if positive predictors for ICL are present.
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Authors
Marcin MD, Wendy L. MD, PhD, FRCS(C), H. Bruce MD, FRCSC,