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Comparative Study
. 2018 Sep 1;20(5):428-429.
doi: 10.1001/jamafacial.2018.0411.

Zygomaticomaxillary Complex-Orbit Fracture Alignment: Comparison of Buccal and Orbital Approach Techniques

Meryam A Shikara  1   2 , Kalpesh T Vakharia  1   2   3 , Jewel D Greywoode  1   2   3
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Comparative Study

Zygomaticomaxillary Complex-Orbit Fracture Alignment: Comparison of Buccal and Orbital Approach Techniques

Meryam A Shikara et al. JAMA Facial Plast Surg. .

Abstract

This study proposes the use of a sublabial incision without a lower eyelid incision to address zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures involving the orbital rim.

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Conflict of Interest Disclosures: None reported.

Figures

Figure.
Figure.. Transoral Surgical Procedure
A, Exposure of fracture through a left sublabial incision. B, Isolation of the infraorbital nerve. C, Placement of fixation hardware.
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