Interrami intraoral fixation technique for severe mandibular rifle fragmented bullet injury management.

Abstract

Interrami intraoral Kirschner wire fixation technique is presented for the reduction, stabilization, and immobilization of a pulverized and avulsed lower jaw caused by rifle fragmented bullet injuries. This indirect mandibular war injury fixation technique was tolerated by the patients and tissue more than any indirect external fixation. In addition, it is easier than open reduction using large bone plates for disrupted ballistics mandibular injury defects. An interrami intraoral fixation is appropriate for severely disrupted mandibular hard and soft tissues, and has been adapted in cases of mass casualties and limited resources. Benefits of use include limited hospital beds and fewer follow-up visits. Rifle fragmented bullet injuries need more attention for several reasons: not only because of the higher mortality and devastating nature of the injuries, but also because these injuries are responsible for an unreported type of bullet biomechanism wounding in the craniofacial region. In turn, this necessitates specialized victim management. The survival rates depend on immediate proper execution of airway, breathing, and circulation, which become more complicated as it relates to airway compromise and oropharyngeal hemorrhage resuscitation. Survival is predicated on the implementation of feasible, sensible, life-saving techniques that are applied at the appropriate time.

• Authors: Sabri T Shuker
• Journal: The Journal of craniofacial surgery (J Craniofac Surg) Vol. 24 Issue 4 Pg. 1168-74 (Jul 2013) ISSN: 1536-3732 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 23851763 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Bone Wires
• Fracture Fixation (methods)
• Fracture Fixation, Internal (methods)
• Humans
• Mandibular Injuries (etiology, surgery)
• Oral Surgical Procedures (methods)
• Wounds, Gunshot (surgery)