Biomedical subjects

Adam Kovacs

Publications and source records attributed to Adam Kovacs.

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PubMed2004

Do we need three-dimensional computed tomography in maxillofacial surgery?

In a retrospective clinical study (2000-2003), 121 patients' radiographs and computed tomography scans were reviewed to establish the clinical value of three-dimensional computed tomography. Eighty patients had computed tomography scans; 48 had three-dimensional computed tomography scans for diagnosing facial fractures, 3 for diagnosing temporomandibular joint ankylosis, 1 for tumor with bone destruction, and 1 for a mandibular cyst. It is concluded that axial, coronal, and three-dimensional computed tomography is of crucial importance and should be mandatory for all suspected comminuted and displaced midface fractures instead of plain radiographs. Three-dimensional computed tomography is also recommended for comminuted mandibular fractures and temporomandibular joint ankylosis. Three-dimensional computed tomography is not recommended for the diagnosis of minimally displaced fractures.

Facial Bones↗

PubMed2003

Etiology and patterns of facial fractures in the United Arab Emirates.

A retrospective study on facial fractures was carried out in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Tawam Hospital (Al Ain, United Arab Emirates) between January 1, 1998 and December 31, 2001. The study included 144 patients with a mean age of 26.5 years; the most frequently injured patients belonged to the 16- to 20-year-old age group. The male predilection was 83%. Road traffic accident was the most common causative factor (59%), followed by falls (21.5%), accidents where camels were involved (5.5%), work- and sport-related accidents (4.8% and 4.8%, respectively), and assault (4.1%). A total of 53.4% of the patients suffered isolated mandibular fractures, 32.6% had isolated midface fractures, and 13.8% had combined midface and mandibular fractures. Associated injuries were noted in 22.2% of the patients. The number of patients treated increased from 28.3 (1990-1995) to 36 (1998-2001) on an annual average; a reduction in isolated nasal fractures and associated injuries, including facial lacerations, was noted with no change in age or etiology predilection. Sufficient data could not be obtained to determine if the favorable results with the associated injuries were a result of the effect of a compulsory seat belt law introduced on June 1, 1998, but the increasing number of maxillofacial injuries suggests that the seat belt law is ignored in this country.

Accidental Falls↗

PubMed2003

Blow-out fracture of the orbital floor in early childhood.

Because of the anatomy of the developing bones in early childhood, blow-out fractures are rare before the age of 8 years. We present two cases where after a fall, computed tomography examinations revealed a blow-out fracture of the left orbital floor in a 12-month-old child and 27-month-old child. Because no associated symptoms were noted, both cases were managed conservatively.

Accidental Falls↗