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Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 1998; 2(1): 65-82
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1080088
© 1998 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Imaging of Facial Trauma

Richard H. Daffner
  • Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Allegheny General Hospital, Allegheny University of the Health Sciences, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
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18 June 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Severe injury to the facial skeleton is a frequent finding in victims of trauma. Severe facial fractures produce a variety of radiographic and CT abnormalities that are not difficult to recognize if one carefully analyzes the images. This discussion covers a number of radiographic findings that are characteristic of several families of major injuries to the midface. The following types of injuries are discussed: orbital, zygomaticomaxillary complex, and LeFort.

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Facial trauma - radiography - CT - LeFort injuries - orbit injuries

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