| Literature DB >> 22550459 |
James D Kretlow1, Aisha J McKnight, Shayan A Izaddoost.
Abstract
Traumatic facial soft tissue injuries are commonly encountered in the emergency department by plastic surgeons and other providers. Although rarely life-threatening, the treatment of these injuries can be complex and may have significant impact on the patient's facial function and aesthetics. This article provides a review of the relevant literature related to this topic and describes the authors' approach to the evaluation and management of the patient with facial soft tissue injuries.Entities:
Keywords: Facial trauma; facial reconstruction; soft tissue trauma
Year: 2010 PMID: 22550459 PMCID: PMC3324223 DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1269764
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Semin Plast Surg ISSN: 1535-2188 Impact factor: 2.314