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Introduction and objective: Facial lesions assume an outstanding role in the attendance of polytraumatized patients in hospital emergency services. The aim of this study was to conduct and epidemiologic study of patients attended at the Buccomaxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology Service of a regional hospital in Goiania/GO, Brazil, between 2008 and 2010. Material and methods: 521 files of patients, who had suffered maxillofacial traumatisms that resulted in a total of 615 fractures, were evaluated. The files were used to analyze gender, age, etiologic agents and distribution of fractured bones. Results: About 80% of patients were male, whereas 20% of the affected individuals were women. The most frequently etiologic factor found in the two groups was automobile accidents, followed by physical aggressions and falls. Concerning to fractured bones, the zygomatic complex, followed by fractures of the mandible, the nasal bones themselves, condyle and Le Fort type fractures were the most prevalent ones, in both groups. Conclusion: Knowledge of the incidence and etiology of maxillofacial fractures is of great importance to the professionals involved in the treatment of these patients. Within this context, Buccomaxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology is increasingly being affirmed as one of the most important specialties at the emergency centers of regional hospitals concerning to the treatment of patients who are victims of traumatisms.
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O ciclismo é um esporte de velocidade, comumente associado a traumas agudos, como fraturas. Em razão de os modelos tradicionais de capacetes geralmente não oferecerem proteção contra traumas maxilo-faciais o ciclista fica vulnerável a sofrer fraturas de face, principalmente em terço médio e inferior. O objetivo deste trabalho é apresentar um caso de fratura isolada do complexo zigomático orbitário em ciclista profissional, tratado com redução aberta e osteossíntese com placa e parafusos por meio do acesso em região de sutura fronto-zigomática e rebordo infraorbitário, com retorno ao esporte na quinta semana de pós-operatório.
Cycling is a speed sport commonly associated with acute trauma such as fractures. Because traditional models of helmets usually do not offer protection against maxillofacial trauma, the cyclist is liable to suffer facial fractures, especially in the midface and lower face. The aim of this paper is to present a case of isolated fracture of the zygomatic-orbital complex in a professional cyclist, treated with open reduction and internal fixation with plate and screws through the infrapalpebral and superciliary access, who returned to his sport in the fifth postoperative week.
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O tumor odontogênico adenomatóide é uma lesão benigna, não invasiva, de crescimento lento, porém progressivo. Apresenta predileção pela região anterior de maxila e por mulheres jovens. Geralmente apresenta - se assintomático e não excede 3 cm em seu maior diâmetro. Normalmente está associado com um canino incluso sendo que molares e incisivos laterais não erupcionados raramente são envolvidos. Propusemos relatar um caso de tumor odontogênico adenomatóide associado a um incisivo lateral em uma adolescente de 14 anos assim como revisar os aspectos clínicos, radiográficos, biológicos e tratamento do tumor odontogênico adenomatóide