Bibliothèque de L'IMIST/CNRST

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Etiology and Prevention of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma -- Medicolegal Implications of Facial Injuries -- Immediate Care in the Emergency Room -- Management of Head Injury -- Imaging -- Principles of Facial Soft Tissue Injury Repair -- Principles of Reduction of Fractures and Methods of Fixation -- Alloplastic Biomaterials for Facial Reconstruction -- Surgical Access -- A Logical Approach to Orbital Trauma -- Craniofacial and Frontal Sinus Fractures -- Nasoethmoid Fractures -- Nasal Fractures -- Maxillary and Panfacial Fractures -- Mandibular Fractures in Adults -- Condylar Fractures -- Dentoalveolar Injuries -- Eyelid and Lacrimal Injuries -- Primary Repair of Facial Soft Tissue Injuries -- Reconstruction of Large Hard and Soft Tissue Loss of the Face -- Facial Nerve Injuries -- Facial Burns -- Facial Scar Management -- Secondary Osteotomies and Bone Grafting -- Facial Distraction Techniques -- Secondary Rhinoplasty for Traumatic Nasal Deformities -- Secondary Orbital Surgery -- Facial Nerve Injuries: Reconstruction, Reanimation, and Masking Procedures -- Psychological Support and Intervention in Facial Injuries -- Biomaterials in Craniomaxillofacial Surgery -- Minimally Invasive Surgery -- Computer-Assisted Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Technology and Clinical Developments -- Clinical Application of Computer-Assisted Reconstruction in Complex Traumatic Deformities.

Offers complete coverage of maxillofacial trauma highlighted by an unparalleled collection of outstanding, full-color photographs, and highly detailed line drawings that clarify surgical procedures. Addresses secondary surgery in a dedicated section, covering such topics as facial scar management; secondary osteotomies and bone grafting to correct deformities; bone distraction, used commonly with congenital malformations; secondary rhinoplasty for traumatic nasal deformities, which are associated with a variety of cosmetic and functional issues; secondary orbital surgery; facial nerve injuries; and psychological support for patient with facial trauma. Features an outstanding, full-color art program, with more than 750 color photos that cover all aspects of injury and treatment, and 250 color line drawings that walk you step by step through surgical procedures. Includes contributions from a "who's who" list of international experts in oral and maxillofacial surgery, psychology, ophthalmology, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, and craniofacial surgery. Relates brain injury to the overall management of the face for both function and esthetics. Contains updated guidelines on facial fractures, expanded information on psychological problems following facial trauma, and a new chapter on pediatric trauma.