The Algorithm-Oriented Management of Nasal Bone Fracture according to Stranc's Classification System.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nasal bone fracture is one of the most common facial bone fracture types, and the surgical results exert a strong influence on the facial contour and patient satisfaction. Preventing secondary deformity and restoring the original bone state are the major goals of surgeons managing nasal bone fracture patients. In this study, a treatment algorithm was established by applying the modified open reduction technique and postoperative care for several years.

Methods

This article is a retrospective chart review of 417 patients who had been received surgical treatment from 2014 to 2015. Using prepared questionnaires and visual analogue scale, several components (postoperative nasal contour; degree of pain; minor complications like dry mouth, sleep disturbance, swallowing

SUBMITTER: Park KS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5556904 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature