Title: Profile of infraorbital zygomatic fractures with comparison between subciliary and subtarsal incisions in their management
Authors: Shahnawaz Rasool, Mudasir Habib, Samar Mukhtar, Ishfaq A Parrah
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i3.176
Abstract
Introduction: The occurrence of facial fractures has increased especially in young population .The surgical management of infraorbital zygomatic fractures is very complex because of their functional and aesthetic implications. Their management not only demands the restoration of function but also the cosmetic appearance.
Aims: To see the demographic profile of infra orbital zygomatic fractures and to compare subciliary and subtarsal incisions in the management of them on the basis of time taken, exposure achieved and the aesthetic outcome.
Methods: This prospective study was conducted in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery SKIMS, Srinagar. The study included a total of 50 patients. The patients were divided into two groups randomly. In 25 patients subciliary approach was used and in 25 subtarsal.
Results: Majority (60%) of patients were in the age group of 16-30 years, 78% of patients were males and 22% patients were females. Time taken was higher in subciliary group (16-20 minutes in 64% patients). Exposure achieved was better in subtarsal incision group( Excellent in 80%). The incidence of transient ectropion was higher in subciliary group (8%) while the incidence of lower lid edema (4%) and noticeable scar(4%) was more in subtarsal group.
Conclusion: We found the subciliary incision having better cosmetic results. However more prospective studies with large number of cases are needed to make definitve conclusions.
Keywords: infraorbital, zygomatic fractures, subciliary, sub tarsal, aesthetic.
