12 results match your criteria: "Complex Laceration Lip"

A 64-year-old African American male with a history of hypertension and type II diabetes mellitus presented with unexplained upper lip lacerations after several frequent episodes of hemoptysis. Following the upper lip lacerations were several weeks of intermittent unknown episodic fevers. The patient, challenged by impaired mobility, exhibited an array of symptoms, including severe upper lip pain with lacerations and white patches on the tongue.

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Simultaneous bilateral floating knee: A case report.

World J Clin Cases

October 2022

Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan.

Background: The phrase "floating knee is a flail knee joint," referring to ipsilateral femoral and tibial fractures, was first used by Blake and McBryde in 1975. This condition is often caused by a high-energy trauma with often extensive injury to the soft tissues, and is accompanied by life-threatening systemic complications, including head, chest or abdominal injuries and a high incidence of fat embolism. Floating knee is a severe and uncommon injury pattern.

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Facial laceration repair is a common emergency department procedure with important cosmetic implications for patients. In instances where the vermillion border is violated special attention must be paid to accurate opposition, as little as 1 mm of misalignment can result in poor cosmetic results. We sought to construct and evaluate an affordable, effective, and easily reproduced simulation trainer of full-thickness lip laceration requiring vermillion border repair primarily for Emergency Medicine resident education.

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Leech Therapy for Complex Facial Lacerations.

J Craniofac Surg

June 2021

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA.

Facial trauma can pose challenging reconstructive obstacles in both maintaining tissue viability and restoring aesthetic appearance. Medicinal leech therapy can help to promote vascular decompression in the setting of venous congestion. A retrospective chart review was conducted to identify patients who underwent medicinal leech therapy following venous stasis secondary to repair of a complex facial laceration.

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Orofacial injuries are common in sports activities and may vary in complexity and the tissues involved. Most sports-related trauma occurs when a player hits another player, an object or the ground. This report presents a case of an injury caused by a punchlike blow to the face during a handball college team practice session.

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With the rise in popularity of usage of various electronic smoking devices, there have been increasing reports of explosions, often resulting in complex injuries to the head and neck. To promote the awareness of this new phenomenon, a case report is provided regarding an 18-year-old male who had an electronic cigarette explode in his mouth. He presented with severe damage to the anterior dentition (fractured teeth, avulsions, luxation), had fractured the premaxilla and anterior nasal spine, and sustained lacerations to the upper lip, labial mucosa, gingivae, tongue, hard palate, and facial skin.

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One of the most frequent consequences of trauma to the maxillofacial region is damage to teeth and supporting structures. Such damage can occur either in isolation or in conjunction with other fractures and soft tissue lacerations. In emergency situations, the harm caused to teeth could go unnoticed during the clinical examination, depending on the nature and complexity of the trauma and the primary care team's awareness of orofacial injuries.

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Lip and perioral trauma.

Facial Plast Surg

December 2010

Department of Otolaryngology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.

The management of perioral injuries is a complex topic that must take into consideration the unique anatomy, histology, and function of the lips to best restore form and function of the mouth after injury. Basic reconstructive principles include three-layered closure for full-thickness lip lacerations. Additionally, special care is needed to ensure an aesthetic repair of the cosmetically complex and important vermillion border, philtrum, and Cupid's bow.

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Article Synopsis
  • * Initial emergency treatment included soft tissue repair and surgery to fix the fractured mandible, which was challenging due to the patient's existing skeletal and bite issues.
  • * Over two years, comprehensive rehabilitation included surgical and orthodontic interventions, implant surgeries, bone grafts, and prosthetic restoration, resulting in satisfactory outcomes observed after five years.
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This paper describes the case of a 12-year-old male patient who presented a severe lateral luxation of the maxillary central incisors due to a bicycle fall. Treatment involved suture of the soft tissues lacerations, and repositioning and splinting of the injured teeth, followed by endodontic treatment and periodontal surgery. After a 2-year follow-up, clinical and radiographic evaluation revealed that the incisors presented satisfactory esthetic and functional demands.

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Advanced laceration management.

Emerg Med Clin North Am

February 2007

SAUSHEC Emergency Medicine, Brooke Army Medical Center, MCHE-EM, 3851 Roger Brooke Dr., Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX 78234-6200, USA.

Article Synopsis
  • Lacerations in areas like the fingertip, ear, and eyelid require specialized treatment due to their complex nature.
  • Emergency clinicians can manage many of these lacerations but must recognize when to refer patients to specialists for advanced care.
  • The text outlines key aspects such as initial management, repair techniques, tips for successful treatment, when to consult specialists, and postoperative care for these injuries.
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Traumatic injuries to permanent teeth are common, and dramatic episodes can occur during childhood. The aim of this paper is to present a report of severe trauma to the orofacial complex of an 8-year old girl that resulted in multiple injuries. The use of the term "dental polytrauma" (concomitant different dental traumatic injuries) is advocated in this case presentation.

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