num_pages: 192
description: Representing the perspectives of several different specialties, Moore (Emery University Medical Center; otolaryngology, Grady Memorial Hospital) discusses issues pertinent to pediatric facial trauma from the viewpoint of the oral surgeon, neurosurgeon, dentist, ophthalmologist, otolaryngologist, radiologist, plastic surgeon, and craniomaxillofacial surgeon. The reference compiles current concepts and procedures in the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of these injuries in pediatric patients, with chapters on airway issues, the use of restorable material in surgery, soft tissue and bony injury, orbital trauma, mandibular fractures, trauma to developing teeth, frontal sinus fractures and neurological issues, and injuries related to facial growth and fracture patterns. A final chapter covers imaging. The art program includes b&amp;w medical images and color clinical and surgical photos. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
language: English
title: Diagnosis and Treatment of Traumatic Injuries to the Pediatric Craniofacial Skeleton
titlecomplete: Diagnosis and Treatment of Traumatic Injuries to the Pediatric Craniofacial Skeleton
publisher: Plural Publishing Inc