Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3163359 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America | 2009 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Comminuted fractures of the mandible are unusual but not rare. They are complex injuries with a high complication rate. Gunshot wounds are a frequent cause. Traditional management with closed techniques is noted for good long-term results, but may involve an extended period of treatment. Treatment with open reduction and rigid internal fixation significantly shortens the course of treatment and simplifies the convalescence.
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Authors
Brian Alpert, Paul S. Tiwana, George M. Kushner,