West China Journal of Stomatology ›› 2017, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (2): 167-170.doi: 10.7518/hxkq.2017.02.011

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Application of modified coronal approach in treatment of craniomaxillofacial fractures

Lei Wang1(), Wenjie Zhao1, Libo Sun1, Hangyu Zhou1, Shuangjiang Wu1, Jingang Xiao1,2()   

  1. 1. Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Affiliated Stoma-tology Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
    2. Orofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration Labo-ratory, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
  • Received:2016-08-16 Revised:2017-01-12 Online:2017-04-01 Published:2017-04-01
  • Supported by:
    The National Natural Science Foundation of China (81371125);The Program of Sichuan Science and Technology Bureau (2014JY0044);The Project of Sichuan Provincial Department of Education (10ZB030)

Abstract:

Objective This study aimed to investigate clinical efficacy of a modified coronal approach in treatment of craniomaxillofacial fractures. Methods Thirty-seven cases of craniomaxillofacial fractures underwent open reduction and rigid internal fixation through modified coronal approach. Clinical follow-up visits were conducted to evaluate facial nerve functional status, temporal shape, appearance restoration, and reduction of fracture and surgical area scars. Results During follow-up period of 6-36 months, appearance and function of all 37 patients recovered well without facial nerve injury and temporal depression deformity. All cases presented hidden scars, except for one case with hypertrophic scar. Conclusion Applying modified coronal approach to craniomaxillofacial surgery effectively reduces incidence of temporal depression and facial nerve injury compared with traditional approach. The modified coronal approach produced more subtle scars compared with traditional approach and should be applied to treatment of craniomaxillofacial fractures.

Key words: modified coronal approach, craniomaxillofacial fracture, operation route, facial nerve, temporal region

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