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KMID : 0355620070330060625
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Journal of Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2007 Volume.33 No. 6 p.625 ~ p.630
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RETROMANDIBULAR APPROACH FOR OPEN REDUCTION & INTERNAL FIXATION OF MANDIBULAR CONDYLAR NECK FRACTURE
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Baek Jin-A
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Abstract
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Fractures of the mandibular condyle are account for between 26 % and 57 % of all mandibular fractures. Clinicians should decide how to treat the fractured condyle with many factors considered. Many surgical methods have been developed to reduction of fractured condyle and it’s internal fixation.
In open reduction of fractured condylar neck and subcondyle, retromandibular approach offers a safe and effective approach for direct fixation due to easy access and low surgical morbidity.
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KEYWORD
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Mandibular condyle fracture, Retromandibular approach
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