Citation

Singh A, Gulati SK, Singh GP, Mander KS, Malhotra G, Singh MK. Acta Chir. Plast. 1994; 36(3): 85-88.

Affiliation

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Government Medical College, Rajendra Hospital, Patiala, India.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, Galen Prague)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7618412

Abstract

A rare case of multiple fractures following camel bite of the face in a young male, producing facial deformity and open bite is described. Fractures were confirmed by X-rays and CT scan. Treatment consisted of an open reduction and interosseous wiring of fractures to attain normal occlusion which was maintained by intermaxillary and suspension wire fixation followed by soft tissue repair. This corrected the open bite, collapse of maxillary arches and facial deformity. The behaviour of camels during rutting is briefly discussed.

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