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12767870

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
3
pubmed:dateCreated
2003-5-27
pubmed:abstractText
This prospective study was carried out to assess the morbidity of the retromandibular approach in the management of condylar fractures. Twenty consecutive patients underwent open reduction and internal fixation of their condylar fractures using this technique. Branches of the facial nerve were encountered in six cases (30%). Temporary weakness of the facial nerve occurred in six patients (30%), but this resolved in all cases within 3 months and there were no cases of permanent nerve injury. Two patients had a temporary deficit of the great auricular nerve and one patient developed a sialocoele that resolved with aspiration. A cadaveric study using 30 facial halves (15 fresh cadavers) was also conducted. Branches of the facial nerve were encountered in 12 dissections (40%). The literature regarding facial nerve morbidity in relation to the management of condylar fractures is reviewed.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
D
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jun
pubmed:issn
0901-5027
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
32
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
253-6
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2003
pubmed:articleTitle
Retromandibular approach to the mandibular condyle: a clinical and cadaveric study.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, St Georges Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London SW17 0QT, UK.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Clinical Trial