Facial injuries

Facial injuries

The management of facial injuries follows the same general principles of debridement and delayed closure as already outlined. Because of the functional and cosmetic importance of facial structures, skin and soft-tissue excisions are kept to a minimum. The face has a robust vascularity and a high ability to counter infection. Even in patients who present late with gross contamination, careful debridement followed by delayed primary closure can lead to good results ( Figure 33.14 ). Facial injuries

The management of facial injuries follows the same general principles of debridement and delayed closure as already outlined. Because of the functional and cosmetic importance of facial structures, skin and soft-tissue excisions are kept to a minimum. The face has a robust vascularity and a high ability to counter infection. Even in patients who present late with gross contamination, careful debridement followed by delayed primary closure can lead to good results ( Figure 33.14 ). Facial injuries

The management of facial injuries follows the same general principles of debridement and delayed closure as already outlined. Because of the functional and cosmetic importance of facial structures, skin and soft-tissue excisions are kept to a minimum. The face has a robust vascularity and a high ability to counter infection. Even in patients who present late with gross contamination, careful debridement followed by delayed primary closure can lead to good results ( Figure 33.14 ).