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Complications in Craniofacial Trauma: An Overview of Some Common Problems

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Complications are a common occurrence in all surgical disciplines. They can occur as a direct consequence of the disease or injury itself, or they can arise as a result of the treatment provided. Craniofacial injuries and their management are no different, and all of us will encounter complications in our patients from time to time.

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  1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University College Hospital and Barts Health Trust, London, UK

    Mustansir Alibhai

  2. Northwick Park Hospital, London, UK

    Esther Perera

  3. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Regional Unit Northwick Park and St Mary’s Hospital, London, UK

    Michael Perry

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  2. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Royal London Hospital, London, UK

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Alibhai, M., Perera, E., Perry, M. (2020). Complications in Craniofacial Trauma: An Overview of Some Common Problems. In: Perry, M., Holmes, S. (eds) Atlas of Operative Maxillofacial Trauma Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5616-1_2

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