Complications in pediatric facial fractures.

Despite recent advances in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of pediatric facial fractures, little has been published on the complications of these fractures. The existing literature is highly variable regarding both the definition and the reporting of adverse events. Although the incidence of pediatric facial fractures is relative low, they are strongly associated with other serious injuries.

Demineralized bone matrix and resorbable mesh bilaminate cranioplasty: a novel method for reconstruction of large-scale defects in the pediatric calvaria.

Background: Pediatric patients with large-scale calvarial defects often lose the osteogenic potential of their dura before developing a diploic space sufficient to facilitate harvest of split-thickness calvarial grafts. The authors present their experience using demineralized bone matrix and resorbable mesh bilaminate for the repair of large-scale cranial defects in pediatric patients.

Methods: A retrospective review of the Cleft-Craniofacial Center database at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh was performed from 2003 through 2007.

Pediatric orbital fractures: classification, management, and early follow-up.

Background: Scarce literature exists addressing the presentation, classification, and management of pediatric orbital fractures. The aim of this study is to review the authors' experience with the presentation, management, and early follow-up of pediatric orbital fractures.

Methods: A retrospective review of pediatric orbital fractures presenting to the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh between 2003 and 2007 was performed.