“Air Sign” in Misdiagnosed Mandibular Fractures Based on CT and CBCT Evaluation
Michał Gontarz,
Jakub Bargiel,
Krzysztof Gąsiorowski
et al.
Abstract:Background: Diagnostic errors constitute one of the reasons for the improper and often delayed treatment of mandibular fractures. The aim of this study was to present a series of cases involving undiagnosed concomitant secondary fractures in the mandibular body during preoperative diagnostics. Additionally, this study aimed to describe the “air sign” as an indirect indicator of a mandibular body fracture. Methods: A retrospective analysis of CT/CBCT scans conducted before surgery was performed on patients misd… Show more
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