Presentation
Homeless patient. Attended ED following alleged assault 10 days previously. Swollen right face, generally tender.
Patient Data
Age: 50
Gender: Male
From the case:
Bilateral mandibular fractures
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Complex, bilateral mandibular fractures. Right angle of mandible fractured and distracted. Left body fracture, less distracted. Both fractures extend to gum margin.
No significant facial bony injury.
Case Discussion
This delayed presentation was referred to the oral-maxillo-facial surgical unit.
The patient was given IV antibiotic therapy to cover the gross soft tissue swelling associated with the right mandibular angle fracture and had a delayed ORIF.
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