Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma, 4th Edition: A Comprehensive Guide to Diagnosis and Management

Edited by renowned head and neck trauma expert Dr. Raymond J. Fonseca, along with over 80 highly respected contributors, this comprehensive reference provides all the information you need to offer the best care possible to maxillofacial trauma patients.

Step-by-Step Diagnosis and Management of Maxillofacial Trauma

Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma, 4th Edition takes you beyond the surgical management of head and neck trauma to cover the general management of traumatic injuries, systemic evaluation of the trauma patient, and special considerations associated with maxillofacial trauma patient care.

Over 700 Full-Color Illustrations and Detailed Coverage of Emerging Topics

New to this edition are over 700 full-color illustrations showing details of traumatic injuries and their treatment. The book also covers emerging topics such as:

• Firearm injuries
• Neurologic injuries (the leading cause of death from trauma)
• Wound healing
• Airway management
• Shock
• Nasal fractures

Comprehensive Chapters on Current Research Literature

One-of-a-kind, comprehensive chapters cover current research literature with topics including:

• Advances in maxillofacial trauma surgery
• Nonpenetrating chest trauma
• Metabolic response to trauma
• Maxillofacial prosthetics
• The societal impact of maxillofacial trauma

Expert Contributions from Multiple Specialties

Over 80 expert contributors represent the specialties of oral and maxillofacial surgery, anesthesiology, and otolaryngology, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach to maxillofacial trauma care.

With this comprehensive reference, you can work confidently with team members from other disciplines, such as neurologists, anesthesiologists, and orthopedists, to provide the best possible care for your patients.

The book’s streamlined, single-volume format makes information easier to access, and the new full-color illustrations and design highlight clinical areas and show details of injuries and their treatment.

Stay up-to-date with the latest techniques and current thinking in the management of traumatic injuries with Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma, 4th Edition.