J D Luck, Joseph Lopez, Muhammad Faateh, Alexandra Macmillan, Robin Yang, Edward H Davidson, Arthur Nam, Michael Grant, Anthony P Tufaro, Richard Redett, Paul N Manson, Amir H Dorafshar
BACKGROUND: Currently, there is a relative paucity of data investigating the operative management of displaced pediatric zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) fractures. The purpose of this study was to assess ZMC fracture management and associated complications in the pediatric population, and potentially describe a standard treatment paradigm for pediatric ZMC fractures. METHODS: A retrospective cohort review was performed of all patients younger than 15 years-of-age presenting to a single institution with ZMC fractures from 1990-2010...
April 5, 2018: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery