Episode 30: Nasoorbitoethmoid Fractures

A rapid review of nasoorbitoethmoid (NOE) fractures for the plastic surgery learner. In this episode we review:

• NOE complex anatomy
• Evaluation and management of the NOE fracture patient

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References:

1. Pawar SS, Rhee JS. Frontal sinus and naso-orbital-ethmoid fractures. JAMA Facial Plast Surg. 2014 Jul-Aug;16(4):284-9. 
2. Mithani SK, St-Hilaire H, Brooke BS, Smith IM, Bluebond-Langner R, Rodriguez ED. Predictable patterns of intracranial and cervical spine injury in craniomaxillofacial trauma: analysis of 4786 patients. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2009;123(4):1293-1301.
3. Becelli R, Renzi G, Mannino G, Cerulli G, Iannetti G. Posttraumatic obstruction of lacrimal pathways: a retrospective analysis of 58 consecutive naso-orbitoethmoid fractures. J Craniofac Surg. 2004 Jan;15(1):29-33.