2011
DOI: 10.1007/s00106-011-2349-1
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Penetrierende Gesichts- und Halsverletzungen

Abstract: Penetrating head and neck injuries often present with vascular lesions and airway compromise and may be life-threatening. Thus controlling bleeding and airway stabilisation take priority in emergency treatment. High-velocity projectiles, fragmentations from improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and shrapnel can cause severe tissue injury, representing a challenge for the head and neck surgeon. Since several organ structures, such as the eyes, midface, pharynx, larynx, trachea, esophagus, nerves, vessels and vert… Show more

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“…When HRCT is performed alongside CT angiography or perfusion CT, it is possible to assess vascular injuries at the same time4).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…When HRCT is performed alongside CT angiography or perfusion CT, it is possible to assess vascular injuries at the same time4).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Reports of penetrating craniofacial injuries due to construction equipment are increasing around the world4). Such injuries are typically caused by metal or biological tissue fragments (bone, teeth).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In the postoperative phase, the prognosis of multiple trauma patients after extensive surgery mainly depends on protein metabolism and the prevention of septic complications [ 1 ], [ 2 ]. Wound healing problems also result in markedly longer stays in the intensive care unit and general wards.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Lesions of the soft tissue are mentioned only if they are important for the respective pattern of injury. Of course, it is very important to treat them appropriately because even in cases of perfectly reconstructed bony skeleton, scars may lead to deformities and dysfunctions that can only be corrected secondarily with significant difficulties [ 1 ], [ 2 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%