Pediatric facial fractures and potential long-term growth disturbances.

ABSTRACT: Fractures of the pediatric craniofacial skeleton can be challenging to manage. The initial injury and subsequent treatment can cause long-term growth disturbances yielding problematic secondary deformities. This review considers the normal growth of the craniofacial skeleton and typical facial fracture presentations in children and discusses the potential long-term sequelae from these injuries and their management.

SUBMITTER: Wheeler J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3208338 | biostudies-other | 2011 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other