Issues in Pediatric Craniofacial Trauma.

Issues in Pediatric Craniofacial Trauma.

Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2017 Nov;25(4):581-591

Authors: Chandra SR, Zemplenyi KS

Abstract
Pediatric maxillofacial fractures are rare owing to anatomic differences between juvenile and adult skulls. Children's bone is less calcified, allowing for "greenstick fractures." The overall ratio of cranial to facial volume decreases with age. In children, tooth buds comprise the majority of mandibular volume. The most common pediatric craniomaxillofacial fractures for children ages 0 to 18 years old are mandible, nasal bone, and maxilla and zygoma. Growth potential must be considered when addressing pediatric trauma and often a less-is-more approach is best when considering open versus closed treatment. Regardless of treatment, pediatric trauma cases must be followed through skeletal maturity.

PMID: 28941510 [PubMed - in process]

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