Assessing Maxillofacial Fractures: The Role of Multidetector Computed Tomography.
Dr Ankathi Hemanth Varma
, Dr A Rithika Reddy , Dr K Krishna Chaitanya Reddy , Dr U Rajesh , Dr G Rohan Bharadwaj
Maxillofacial,zygomaticomaxillary complex ,Multidetector Computed Tomography.
Background: Maxillofacial fractures are prevalent and necessitate thorough radiological assessment for fracture detection, as well as to delineate their morphology and topography, while also evaluating any associated soft tissue damage. Aim of Study: The aim of this study was to assess the diagnostic utility of MDCT in identifying maxillofacial fractures. Patients and Methods: This prospective cross-sectional study was conducted at the Radiodiagnosis Department of Maharajahs Institute of medical sciences, involving twenty-eight patients presenting with facial trauma and suspected facial fractures are referred from the Emergency Department. Among them, there were 23 males and 5 females, with ages ranging from 18 to 50 years and a mean age of 29 years. Each patient underwent both conventional plain radiography and MDCT scans for evaluation. Results: In the MDCT examination, orbital wall fractures were the most prevalent simple maxillofacial fractures, observed in 7 patients, while zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures were the most common complex fractures, identified in 4 patients. Additionally, among the orbital bony wall fractures, orbital floor fractures were the most frequently encountered, occurring in 8 patients. Conclusion: MDCT stands out as the superior imaging technique for assessing maxillofacial fractures, offering a level of precision often beyond the reach of conventional radiography or clinical examination. MDCT enables clear visualization of complex injuries, facilitating easy determination of fracture fragment displacement and rotation. Moreover, 3D MDCT emerges as the optimal modality for illustrating the spatial relationships among fracture fragments in maxillofacial fractures.
"Assessing Maxillofacial Fractures: The Role of Multidetector Computed Tomography.", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.9, Issue 6, page no.76 - 84, June-2024, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2406010.pdf
Volume 9
Issue 6,
June-2024
Pages : 76 - 84
Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_211491
Published Paper Id: IJSDR2406010
Downloads: 000347090
Research Area: Medical Science
Country: warangal, Telangana, India
ISSN: 2455-2631 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.15 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016
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