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Fracture of the coronoid and pterygoid processes by firearms: case report
Oliveira, David Moraes de; Vasconcellos, Ricardo José de Holanda; Laureano Filho, José Rodrigues; Cypriano, Rafael Vago.
  • Oliveira, David Moraes de; University of Pernambuco. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Recife. BR
  • Vasconcellos, Ricardo José de Holanda; University of Pernambuco. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Recife. BR
  • Laureano Filho, José Rodrigues; University of Pernambuco. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Recife. BR
  • Cypriano, Rafael Vago; University of Pernambuco. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Recife. BR
Braz. dent. j ; 18(2): 168-170, 2007. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-466513
ABSTRACT
A rare case of fracture of the coronoid and the pterygoid process caused by firearms is described. A 28-year-old male was hit by a bullet in the face, resulting in restricted mouth opening, difficulty in chewing and pain when opening the mouth. Clinical examination revealed a perforating wound in the right parotid region and a similar wound on the left side of the same region. A CT scan showed comminuted fracture of the left coronoid process and bilateral comminuted fracture of the pterygoid processes. Treatment was conservative, speech therapy was conducted and it was successful. Details of the clinical signs, radiology (3D-CT scan), treatment and follow-up are presented.
RESUMO
Um caso raro de fratura dos processos coronóide e pterigóide por arma de fogo é descrito. Paciente do sexo masculino, 28 anos de idade, foi atingido por projétil de arma de fogo na face, resultando em limitação na abertura da boca, dificuldade para mastigar e dor ao abrir a boca. Exame clínico revelou ferimento perfurante em região parotídea direita e ferida similar do lado esquerdo na mesma região. Tomografia computadorizada (TC) mostrou fratura cominutiva do processo coronóide esquerdo e fratura cominutiva bilateral dos processo pterigóides. O tratamento foi conservador, através de fonoterapia, obtendo-se sucesso. Uma descrição detalhada das características clínicas, radiológicas (TC com reconstrução 3D), tratamento e proservação do caso é apresentada.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Skull Fractures / Sphenoid Bone / Wounds, Gunshot / Fractures, Comminuted / Mandibular Fractures Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Braz. dent. j Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: University of Pernambuco/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Skull Fractures / Sphenoid Bone / Wounds, Gunshot / Fractures, Comminuted / Mandibular Fractures Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Braz. dent. j Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: University of Pernambuco/BR