[Sphenozygomatic suture as a guide in the reduction of zygomatic fracture].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To retrospectively investigate the effectiveness of sphenzygomatic suture as a guide in the reduction of zygomatic complex fracture.

METHODS:

55 cases of zygomatic complex fracture classified according to Zingg classification were treated, sphenozygomatic suture in group 1 (n = 36) was reduced first, then the other fracture line was reduced, in group 2 (n = 19), malar bone was reduced according to superficial fracture line. Patients were followed up for 4 weeks to 3 months, aesthetic result and X-ray symmetry were observed.

RESULTS:

All patients in group 1 were restored with satisfactory facial contour, 35 cases got precise reduction, 5 cases in group 2 were asymmetry.

CONCLUSION:

During open reduction of complex zygomatic fracture, sphenozygomatic suture should be reduced at first as a guide, so as to get precise zygomatic complex reconstruction and normal aesthetic outcome.

• Authors: Wengang Li, Shizhou Zhang, Xilan Yuan
• Journal: Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology (Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi) Vol. 21 Issue 5 Pg. 364-5 (Oct 2003) ISSN: 1000-1182 [Print] China
• PMID: 14650990 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Cranial Sutures
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Fracture Fixation (methods)
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Retrospective Studies
• Sphenoid Bone (surgery)
• Zygoma (surgery)
• Zygomatic Fractures (surgery)