Foreign bodies in maxillofacial region.
- Author:
Il Kyu KIM
1
;
Joo Ho SIHN
;
Sung Seop OH
;
Jin Ho CHOI
;
Nam Sik OH
;
Young Il RIM
;
Wang Sik KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Medicine, In-Ha Univesity.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Foreign bodies;
X-rays
- MeSH:
Foreign Bodies*;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Radiography;
Ultrasonography;
Wounds and Injuries
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2001;27(3):266-270
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Foreign bodies in the maxillofacial area are not commonly seen. If occurred, the immediate removal of foreign bodies is recommended to avoid further complications. The most important thing is a exact localization of foreign bodies using X-rays such as plain radiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound before treatment. During removal of foreign bodies, tissue should be dissected carefully and complete exploration of the whole wound required.
