Atlas of Operative Maxillofacial Trauma Surgery

1. Initial Considerations: High- vs. Low-Energy Injuries and the Implications of Coexisting Multiple Injuries.- 2. Timing Repair and Airway Considerations.- 3. Useful "First Aid" Measures and A Few Basic Techniques.- 4. Principles of Fracture Management.- 5. Injuries to Teeth and Supporting Structures.- 6. Mandibular Fractures.- 7. Fractures of the Middle Third of the Facial Skeleton.- 8. Fractures of the Cheek: Zygomaticomaxillary Complex.- 9. Orbital Fractures.- 10. Nasal Fractures.- 11. Nasoethmoid (Naso-Orbital-Ethmoid): NOE Fractures.- 12. Panfacial Fractures.- 13. The Coronal Flap.- 14. Soft Tissue Injuries.- 15. Ballistic Injuries.- 16. Craniofacial Fractures and the Frontal Sinus.- 17. Is this Right? On-Table Assessment of Our Repair.- 18. Some Useful Adjuncts in Repair.- 19. Aftercare and Follow-up.

First Prize in Surgery at BMA Medical Book Awards for 2015


"'This book is an authoritative and novel contribution to the specialty literature: a connoisseur's delight. ... this book is a detailed guide to difficult management and should be available in every trauma unit worldwide. It's that good. Congratulations on bringing together such an extraordinary and authoritative guide.'" (BMA Medical Book Awards, September, 2015)

"This volume sets out to provide a comprehensive coverage of all aspects of facial injuries. ... There are numerous well-documented cases that enable the reader to consider important principles as well as early and definitive management. I recommend this volume as a valuable reference source for both trainees and those who wish to augment their facial trauma skills." (International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Vol. 44 (8), August, 2015)

"This is a beautifully illustrated, anatomic description of repair techniques for blunt and penetrating facial injury ... . Otolaryngologists, plastic and reconstructive surgeons with an interest in facial trauma, radiologists seeking to image and identify gross and subtle injuries, and general trauma providers are an appropriate audience for this work ... . this is an excellent training tool for postgraduate fellows or registrars and a worthy office reference for more senior providers." (David J. Dries, Doody's Book Reviews, July, 2015)