Lacrimal gland involvement in zygomaticofrontal fracture sites

Injury to the lacrimal gland following fracture of the zygomatic complex is a rare occurrence. Recently, we have observed three cases of herniation of the lacrimal gland between the diastased frontal and zygomatic bone ends. We present these cases, postulate a mechanism for this phenomenon, and advo...

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Veröffentlicht in:Plastic and reconstructive surgery (1963) 1987-11, Vol.80 (5), p.682-685
Hauptverfasser: Briggs, P C, Heckler, F R
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Injury to the lacrimal gland following fracture of the zygomatic complex is a rare occurrence. Recently, we have observed three cases of herniation of the lacrimal gland between the diastased frontal and zygomatic bone ends. We present these cases, postulate a mechanism for this phenomenon, and advocate open reduction and internal fixation in the primary management of severe distraction.
ISSN:0032-1052
DOI:10.1097/00006534-198711000-00004