Trend and Demographic Characteristics of Maxillofacial Fractures in Level I Trauma Center.

Aim: The aim of this study was to analyze the pattern and treatment of craniomaxillofacial injuries in the northern part of Israel, within a Jewish majority and large Arab minority population.

Patients And Methods: A 5-year retrospective study evaluated patients treated for craniomaxillofacial fractures. Fracture cause, type, site, and patient demographics were evaluated.

[PRIMARY AND SECONDARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM PRESENTING AS BROWN TUMOR].

Hyperparathyroidism (HPT) may lead to the formation of osteolytic lesions with giant granulomas. Giant cell lesions associated with HPT are known as brown tumor and represent an end stage complication of HPT. Brown tumors affect the mandible, clavicles, ribs and pelvis.

Airway Management of the Patient with Maxillofacial Trauma: Review of the Literature and Suggested Clinical Approach.

According to the Advanced Trauma Life Support recommendations for managing patients with life-threatening injuries, securing the airway is the first task of a primary caregiver. Airway management of patients with maxillofacial trauma is complex and crucial because it can dictate a patient's survival. Securing the airway of patients with maxillofacial trauma is often extremely difficult because the trauma involves the patient's airway and their breathing is compromised.