fejtrauma
Fejtrauma, often referred to as facial trauma, denotes injury to the face and its underlying structures resulting from blunt or penetrating forces. It encompasses soft tissue injuries such as lacerations, contusions and burns, as well as fractures of facial bones (nasal, maxillary, zygomatic, mandibular and orbital walls) and dental injuries. The term is used in emergency medicine, maxillofacial surgery, otolaryngology and ophthalmology.
Causes include road traffic collisions, falls, assaults and sports injuries. Young adults, particularly males, have higher
Clinical features vary with injury but commonly include swelling, deformity, tenderness, epistaxis, and wound contamination. Dental
Assessment involves airway, breathing and circulation stabilization, thorough evaluation of soft tissue and dentition, and focused
Management depends on severity and may include wound care, antibiotics for contaminated injuries, and analgesia. Fractures