ISOLATED BILATERAL ZYGOMATIC ARCH FRACTURE;

AN UNUSAL CASE

Authors

  • Ali Akhtar Khan 112MDC CMH, Kharian Cantt
  • Saima Perveen ,

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29309/TPMJ/2014.21.04.2292

Keywords:

Zygomatic arch fractures, ,Zygoma, Stabilization techniques,, Foley’s balloon catheter

Abstract

… Zygomatic fractures are the most common facial fractures or second in frequency
after the nasal fractures. The high incidence of zygomatic fractures probably relates to its
prominent position in the facial skeleton hence it is frequently exposed to fractures. This case
report presents an isolated bilateral zygomatic arch fracture that was been reduced by Gille’s
temporal approach and stabilized using foley’s balloon catheter. This study highlights the
importance of early diagnosis and timely treatment to reduce the morbities

Author Biographies

Ali Akhtar Khan, 112MDC CMH, Kharian Cantt

Consultant Oral &
Maxillo Facial Surgeon

Saima Perveen, ,

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Published

2018-12-09