Pediatric craniomaxillofacial trauma

Robert M Kellman; Sherard A Tatum

doi:10.1016/j.fsc.2014.07.009

Pediatric craniomaxillofacial trauma

Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2014 Nov;22(4):559-72. doi: 10.1016/j.fsc.2014.07.009. Epub 2014 Nov 8.

Authors

Robert M Kellman¹, Sherard A Tatum²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Otolaryngology, Upstate Medical University, State University of New York, 750 E Adams Street, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA.
² Departments of Otolaryngology and Pediatrics, Upstate Medical University, State University of New York, 750 E Adams Street, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA. Electronic address: tatums@upstate.edu.

PMID: 25444728
DOI: 10.1016/j.fsc.2014.07.009

Abstract

Trauma is a leading cause of death in children. The pediatric facial skeleton goes through progressive development and major changes, including change in the size ratio of the cranium to the face; change in the ratio of facial soft tissue to bone, and pneumatization of the sinuses. The main goal of maxillofacial fracture repair is to reestablish normal or preinjury structure and function. Follow-up is typically recommended until children reach skeletal maturity as trauma may affect growth of the facial skeleton. Problems not obvious immediately after the injury may become an issue later, and secondary surgery might be needed to address such issues.

Keywords: Craniofacial; Craniomaxillofacial; Injury; Management; Maxillofacial; Pediatric; Surgery; Trauma.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Child
Fracture Fixation / methods*
Humans
Maxillofacial Injuries / diagnosis
Maxillofacial Injuries / surgery*
Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
Postoperative Complications / therapy
Skull Fractures / diagnosis
Skull Fractures / surgery*