Document Type : Case Report
Authors
1 Rajarjeswari dental college and Hospital
2 oral and maxillofacial suergery Rajarajeswari dental college and hospital, Rajiv ghandhi university of health sciences
3 Department of ENT,Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore
4 Department of oral and maxillofacial surgery, Rajarajeswari dental college, Bangalore, INDIA
Abstract
Objective: Penetrating injuries in the maxillofacial region pose a great challenge due to the anatomical complexity inherent to the area compounded with vital functions such as vision and airway. This paper highlights the importance of meticulous preoperative planning and a concerted effort of a multidisciplinary team in managing penetrating maxillofacial injuries.
Case Presentation: A 38-year -old man reported to the emergency department with a knife impacted in the medial wall of the orbit, travelling up to the base of the cranium. A CT scan aided in evaluating the site, depth, and relation of the foreign body to the adjacent structures. A team of oral and maxillofacial surgeons, ENT and neurosurgeon successfully retrieved the knife and the patient recovered with no morbidities.
Conclusions: Penetrating injuries in the maxillofacial region are rare and there is a dearth of documentation in literature. A quick response with proper preoperative planning and a team approach is paramount in the successful management of these patients.
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