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This highly illustrated chapter discusses the initial assessment, investigations and management of fractures of the zygomaticomaxillary complex (zygoma). Numerous case examples are shown, step-by step, illustrating the access and surgical repair of most fractures commonly seen. Low and high energy injuries are discussed. Technical advances and current areas of controversy are also discussed.
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Perry, M., Holmes, S. (2014). Fractures of the Cheek: Zygomaticomaxillary Complex. In: Perry, M., Holmes, S. (eds) Atlas of Operative Maxillofacial Trauma Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-2855-7_8
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