
Fractures of the Facial Skeleton
Butterworth-Heinemann (Publisher)
Published on 18. December 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-0-7236-1034-2 (ISBN)
Description
'Fractures of the Facial Skeleton' is a new book based on two texts which have been required reading for the dental undergraduate until very recently: 'Killey's Fractures of the Mandible' and 'Fractures of the Middle Third of the Facial Skeleton'. Althoughthe revised text remains an exam-based guide to both practical techniques and clinical information, the new structure and format reflects the changes in the patterns and treatment of facial injuries in the contemporary trauma environment.
Co-authored by two respected maxillofacial surgeons, this new book is invaluable for all trainees in oral and maxillofacial surgery. It is also a useful reference for plastic and otolaryngology trainees, as well as general, orthopaedic and accident surgeons.presents maxillofacial fractures within the context of trauma management
focuses on practical techniques and clinical information
aimed primarily at all trainee surgical specialists to provide a grounding in facial trauma
Co-authored by two respected maxillofacial surgeons, this new book is invaluable for all trainees in oral and maxillofacial surgery. It is also a useful reference for plastic and otolaryngology trainees, as well as general, orthopaedic and accident surgeons.presents maxillofacial fractures within the context of trauma management
focuses on practical techniques and clinical information
aimed primarily at all trainee surgical specialists to provide a grounding in facial trauma
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dental undergraduates at senior level; candidates for the Fellowship exams.
ISBN-13
978-0-7236-1034-2 (9780723610342)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Aetiology, surgical anatomy and classification; Emergency and early management of facial trauma; Clinical assessment; Diagnostic imaging; Treatment of dento-alveolar injuries; Treatment of fractures of the mandible; Treatment of fractures of the mid-face and upper face; Postoperative care; Complications; Fractures associated with tissue loss