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Mandibular Fractures

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This highly illustrated chapter discusses the initial assessment, investigations and management of fractures of the mandible. Numerous case examples are shown, step-by step, illustrating the access and surgical repair of most fractures commonly seen. Low and high energy injuries are discussed. Technical advances and current areas of controversy are also discussed.

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  1. Regional North West London Craniomaxillofacial unit, Northwick Park and St Mary’s Major trauma service, Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, Middlesex, UK

    Michael Perry

  2. Craniofacial Trauma Unit, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK

    Simon Holmes (Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon)

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Perry, M., Holmes, S. (2014). Mandibular Fractures. In: Perry, M., Holmes, S. (eds) Atlas of Operative Maxillofacial Trauma Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-2855-7_6

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