Management of Comminuted Mandibular Fracture Due to Ballistic Trauma Using External Fixation and Osteosynthesis Plates: Case Report and Literature Review
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https://doi.org/10.20453/rmh.v36i2.5912Keywords:
External fixators, gunshot wounds, oral surgeryAbstract
Mandibular fractures requiring surgical management are typically treated with rigid internal fixation using osteosynthetic plates. However, in cases without viable segments for fixation, external fixation is a viable alternative. This case reports a transgender male patient with multiple gunshot wounds and a comminuted mandibular fracture. Imaging revealed severe comminution. Surgical management included external fixators and a rigid fixation plate on the mandibular lower border. This method allowed proper fracture reduction, mandibular contour restoration, and acceptable occlusion, proving to be a viable treatment option for such fractures.
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