Medical imaging of facial and mandibular fractures.

Abstract

Radiographic imaging is an important tool in the assessment of facial trauma and the detection of underlying fractures or other injuries. To achieve the best possible cosmetic result, diagnosis and treatment of facial injuries must be accurate, thorough and prompt. This article reviews facial anatomy and discusses several types of mandible and facial fractures and their causes. It also reviews the diagnostic imaging techniques used to evaluate facial fractures, including a discussion of the most common views.

• Authors: J Newman
• Journal: Radiologic technology (Radiol Technol) Vol. 69 Issue 5 Pg. 417-35; quiz 436-8 ( 1998) ISSN: 0033-8397 [Print] United States
• PMID: 9606705 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Facial Bones (anatomy & histology, injuries)
• Facial Injuries (diagnostic imaging)
• Fractures, Bone (diagnostic imaging)
• Humans
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Mandibular Fractures (diagnostic imaging)
• Skull (anatomy & histology)
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed