ASSAULT INJURY TO THE FACE WITH AN AXE- A RARE CASE REPORT

  • Dr Sandhya K Senior resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Government Dental College, Kottayam
  • Dr Bobby John Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Government Dental College, Kottayam
  • Dr Shobitha G Junior resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Government Dental College, Kottayam
Keywords: Assault, axe, compound, zygomatic complex, fracture

Abstract

The prevalence of facial injury due to various causes has increased recently. The article is a rare case of assault to the face with an axe. The patient had a compound zygomaticomaxillary complex fracture on the left side. Following emergency management, the patient was shifted to the operation theater and underwent definitive management of zygomatic complex fracture. Conclusion: Immediate management of compound facial bone fracture is essential to obtain better cosmetic and functional result.

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Dr Sandhya K, Dr Bobby John, Dr Shobitha G. ASSAULT INJURY TO THE FACE WITH AN AXE- A RARE CASE REPORT. Med. res. chronicles [Internet]. 2017Apr.30 [cited 2024Apr.29];4(02):214-20. Available from: https://medrech.com/index.php/medrech/article/view/235
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