Fracture of the coronoid and pterygoid processes by firearms: case report

Brazilian Dental Journal

David Moraes De Oliveira¹  Ricardo José De Holanda Vasconcellos¹  José Rodrigues Laureano Filho¹  Rafael Vago Cypriano¹ 

[1] ,University of Pernambuco Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Recife PE ,Brazil

关键词: facial fracture;    coronoid process;    pterygoid process;    gunshot;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0103-64402007000200016

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

A rare case of fracture of the coronoid and the pterygoid process caused by firearms is described. A 28-year-old male was hit by a bullet in the face, resulting in restricted mouth opening, difficulty in chewing and pain when opening the mouth. Clinical examination revealed a perforating wound in the right parotid region and a similar wound on the left side of the same region. A CT scan showed comminuted fracture of the left coronoid process and bilateral comminuted fracture of the pterygoid processes. Treatment was conservative, speech therapy was conducted and it was successful. Details of the clinical signs, radiology (3D-CT scan), treatment and follow-up are presented.

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