Use of Percutaneous Access via Combination of Transconjunctival and Lateral Canthotomy Approach for Rigid Fixation and Reconstruction of the Unstable Zygomatic Arch

Kermani, Hamed; Tabrizi, Reza; Pournab, Alireza

doi:10.5812/traumamon.38058

Use of Percutaneous Access via Combination of Transconjunctival and Lateral Canthotomy Approach for Rigid Fixation and Reconstruction of the Unstable Zygomatic Arch

Authors

Hamed Kermani

Reza Tabrizi

Alireza Pournab

10.5812/traumamon.38058

Abstract

Introduction: Zygomatic arch fractures are common injuries in the maxillofacial injuries. Sometimes it is necessary to fix the unstable fragments of the zygomatic arch. Case Presentation: We introduce a combination of transconjunctival and lateral canthotomy for open reduction and percutaneous access for rigid fixation of the arch in the zygomatic maxillary complex (ZMC) fracture in a 44-year-old man. Conclusions: This approach may be an appropriate approach to the zygomatic arch in the ZMC fractures and eliminates the use of the coronal flap.

Keywords

Zygomatic Arch

fracture

Transconjunctival Approach

Rigid Fixation