EVALUATION OF COMPLICATIONS AFTER ENDOSCOPY ASSISTED OPEN REDUCTION AND INTERNAL FIXATION OF UNILATERAL CONDYLAR FRACTURES OF THE MANDIBLE. RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS 2010-2015
Language English Country Czech Republic Media print
Document type Journal Article
PubMed
27873526
PII: 59566
Knihovny.cz E-resources
- Keywords
- Endoscopy, condyle complications., mandibular fracture,
- MeSH
- Time Factors MeSH
- Adult MeSH
- Endoscopy * MeSH
- Mandibular Fractures surgery MeSH
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Young Adult MeSH
- Open Fracture Reduction * MeSH
- Postoperative Complications diagnosis MeSH
- Mandibular Condyle injuries surgery MeSH
- Retrospective Studies MeSH
- Aged MeSH
- Fracture Fixation, Internal * MeSH
- Check Tag
- Adult MeSH
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Young Adult MeSH
- Male MeSH
- Aged MeSH
- Female MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
BACKGROUND: The authors present their experience with endoscopy assisted open reduction and internal fixation of condylar fractures of the mandible. Their results are presented in a retrospective study of 33 patients with unilateral subcondylar fracture, who underwent a surgical procedure between 2010 and 2015. Reduction and fixation, stability of occlusion 12 months after the operation and also presence of complications were evaluated. RESULTS: Satisfactory reduction (anatomic or physiologic) was achieved in 31 patients. Stability of occlusion was worse in 1 patient (due to condylar absorption). Complications included mainly inflammatory complications (4 patients) and temporary paresis of the facial nerve (3 patients). Impaired function of temporomandibular joint was not reported in any of the patients. CONCLUSION: Endoscopy assisted open reduction and internal fixation is an alternative to classical surgical procedures, however it requires special instrumentarium and experienced surgical team.