Single Incision Technique for Two-point Fixation of Zygomaticomaxillary Complex Fractures

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Authors

  • Sivaraj Ramyadevi
     Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tamilnadu Government Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamilnadu ,IN
  • Durairaj Duraisamy
     Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tamilnadu Government Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamilnadu ,IN
  • Sethurajan Balasubramanian
     Department of Plastic Surgery, Madras Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamilnadu ,IN
  • Sureshkumar Gopalakrishnan
     Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tamilnadu Government Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamilnadu ,IN
  • Karthikeyan Duraisamy
     Department of Dental Surgery, Government Stanley Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamilnadu ,IN
  • Davidson Rajiah
     Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tamilnadu Government Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamilnadu ,IN

Keywords:

Infraorbital Approaches, Transconjunctival Approach, Two-point Fixation, Y Modification, Zygomaticomaxillary Complex Fractures
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study is to discuss the Y modification of transconjunctival approach in the management of zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) fractures.

Study design: 10 patients with unilateral ZMC fractures were included in this study. All patients were treated by two-point fixation through single incision by the Y modification of trans- conjunctival approach. The average follow up period was 6 months. The adequacy of expo- sure, cosmetic outcomes, intraoperative, and postoperative complications were evaluated.

Results: The exposure was excellent in all patients with good cosmetic outcomes. None of the patient had any intraoperative complications; postoperatively, one patient had mild displacement of lateral canthus and other had mild hyperpigmentation of scar.

Conclusion: The transconjunctival Y modification is a relatively new technique and provides excellent exposure and good esthetics. Yet, studies on large cohort needed to use this approach in the routine management of ZMC fractures.

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2018-09-18

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Ramyadevi, S., Duraisamy, D., Balasubramanian, S., Gopalakrishnan, S., Duraisamy, K., & Rajiah, D. (2018). Single Incision Technique for Two-point Fixation of Zygomaticomaxillary Complex Fractures. Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section), 30(3-4), 71–77. Retrieved from https://informaticsjournals.co.in/index.php/jpfa/article/view/22265

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Volume 30, issue 3-4, September - December 2016

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