Management of gunshot-induced fractures in the maxillofacial region: case report and literature review

The management of fractures in the maxillofacial region caused by firearms represents a challenge that requires immediate multidisciplinary intervention. Treatment is conditioned by the severity of the injury and the structures involved. In this study, three cases of patients admitted to the maxillo...

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Autores: Godoy-Tercero, Ana Sofía, Gallardo-Caudillo, Josue
Tipo de documento: artigo
Estado:Versão publicada
Data de publicação:2026
País:Perú
Recursos:Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
Repositório:Revistas - Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
Idioma:espanhol
OAI Identifier:oai:revistas.upch.edu.pe:article/6551
Acesso em linha:https://revistas.upch.edu.pe/index.php/REH/article/view/6551
Access Level:Acceso aberto
Palavra-chave:heridas por arma de fuego
fracturas múltiples
arma de fuego
traumatismos penetrantes de la cabeza
reporte de caso
gunshot wounds
multiple fractures
firearms
penetrating head injuries
case report
ferimentos por arma de fogo
fraturas múltiplas
arma de fogo
traumatismos penetrantes da cabeça
relato de caso
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Resumo:The management of fractures in the maxillofacial region caused by firearms represents a challenge that requires immediate multidisciplinary intervention. Treatment is conditioned by the severity of the injury and the structures involved. In this study, three cases of patients admitted to the maxillofacial surgery service due to ballistic trauma with extensive soft-tissue injuries and hard-tissue damage are described. All patients showed favorable clinical evolution following treatment. Additionally, a literature review was conducted to design a management algorithm for fractures caused by firearms based on established protocols.