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Zygoma Fractures

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Zygoma fractures are common facial fractures. Anatomical fracture patterns and the nuances of clinical presentations are discussed. Points to note on the CT imaging are illustrated. Treatment goals focus on reduction to reestablish normal orbital volume and adequate fixation, preferably three-point. Surgical approaches to zygoma and zygomatic arch fractures are examined. Finally complications and tips on prevention are detailed.

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  1. Craniofacial Surgery Center, Department of Plastic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA

    Kevin J. Kelly MD, DDS

  2. Department of Plastic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA

    Roop Gill BM, MRCS (Eng)

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  1. Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York, USA

    Peter J. Taub

  2. Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery; Pediatric Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery, University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, USA

    Pravin K. Patel

  3. Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Craniofacial Anomalies Program, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

    Steven R. Buchman

  4. Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery, University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, USA

    Mimis N. Cohen

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Kelly, K.J., Gill, R. (2015). Zygoma Fractures. In: Taub, P., Patel, P., Buchman, S., Cohen, M. (eds) Ferraro's Fundamentals of Maxillofacial Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8341-0_16

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