Isolated bilateral blowout fracture with extensive pneumatization of the maxillary sinuses

The blowout fracture injuries are often associated with fractures of the zygomatic complex and other facial structures but can also occur in an isolated fashion. Isolated bilateral blowout fractures are uncommon and constitute a challenge with regard to both assessment and reconstruction. This artic...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of craniofacial surgery 2014-07, Vol.25 (4), p.1331-1333
Hauptverfasser: Corrrêa, Ana Paula Simões, Boss, Fernanda Brasil Daura Jorge, Coléte, Juliana Zorzzi, Porzoni, Daniela, Bassi, Ana Paula Farnezi, Aranega, Alessandra Marcondes, Ávila Souza, Francisley, Garcia-Júnior, Idelmo Rangel
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Zusammenfassung:The blowout fracture injuries are often associated with fractures of the zygomatic complex and other facial structures but can also occur in an isolated fashion. Isolated bilateral blowout fractures are uncommon and constitute a challenge with regard to both assessment and reconstruction. This article describes an uncommon case of isolated bilateral blowout fracture in a patient with extensive pneumatization of the maxillary sinuses.
ISSN:1049-2275
1536-3732
DOI:10.1097/SCS.0000000000000800