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Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery
Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery 2/2012

01-06-2012 | Original paper

Blast Injuries of Mandible: A Protocol for Primary Management

Authors: N Girish Kumar, N Vijaya, Anjani Kumar Jha

Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery | Issue 2/2012

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Abstract

Objective

Purpose of this study is to introduce a new protocol for primary management of blast injuries of mandible with the aim of preserving maximum tissues at the same time achieving excellent aesthetics and function in the long term.

Method

All cases were managed primarily using this protocol. Secondary reconstruction was carried out at least six months later.

Results

Excellent results were achieved in all cases.

Conclusion

Management of blast injuries requires special consideration to achieve good aesthetics and function. The above protocol will give good results in the long term.
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Metadata
Title
Blast Injuries of Mandible: A Protocol for Primary Management
Authors
N Girish Kumar
N Vijaya
Anjani Kumar Jha
Publication date
01-06-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery / Issue 2/2012
Print ISSN: 0972-8279
Electronic ISSN: 0974-942X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-011-0293-y

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