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Pediatric Mandibular Fractures—Editorial Comment
Joseph S. Gruss, MD, FRCSC
Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2001;3:190.
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Fractures of the pediatric mandible are rare and have unique difficulties
and problems in management that have been clearly outlined in the article
by Davison et al. This is particularly true during the phase of mixed dentition
when the application of arch bars is difficult. Davison et al have shown clearly
that excellent results can be obtained with the careful reduction and internal
fixation of pediatric mandibular fractures without the application of formal
intermaxillary fixation. That this technique is feasible is not in doubt as
has been clearly shown in this article. This technique, however, is unsuitable
for the neophyte or inexperienced surgeon. The application of these techniques
requires the surgeon to be experienced and comfortable in the treatment of
all types of mandibular fractures with conventional techniques of intermaxillary
fixation, and to understand fully the applications and technical intricacies
and potential complications of rigid . . . [Full Text of this Article]
Division of Craniofacial, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery
Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center
4800 Sandpoint Way NE
PO Box 5371
Seattle, WA 98105-0371
(e-mail: jgruss@chmc.org)
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Pediatric Mandibular Fractures: A Free Hand Technique
Steven P. Davison, Matthew S. Clifton, M. Nora Davison, Marc Hedrick, and George Sotereanos
Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2001;3(3):185-189.
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