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Nasoorbitoethmoid Fractures: Multimedia
Updated: Jul 16, 2009
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![]() | Media file 1: A diagram of the nasoorbitoethmoid complex is shown. Note that the cribriform plate descends approximately 1 cm below the level of the ethmoid roof (fovea ethmoidalis). |
![]() | Media file 2: Vertical buttresses of the nasoorbitoethmoid complex are depicted. |
![]() | Media file 3: Horizontal buttresses of the nasoorbitoethmoid complex are depicted. |
![]() | Media file 5: Midface dimensions are depicted. A normal intercanthal distance is 30-35 mm, which is approximately half of the interpupillary distance and is equivalent to the width of the nasal base. |
![]() | Media file 7: Axial CT scan demonstrates a comminuted nasoorbitoethmoid complex fracture. |
![]() | Media file 8: Illustration depicts the fascial planes of the forehead and temple. The temporal branch of the facial nerve runs within the superficial temporal fascia (temporoparietal fascia). |
![]() | Media file 9: Illustration depicts the subciliary approach to the orbital floor and nasoorbitoethmoid complex. |
![]() | Media file 11: Reconstruction of nasal dorsum with cantilevered calvarial bone graft is shown. |
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References
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Keywords
nasoorbitoethmoid fractures, nasoorbitoethmoid complex, NOE, nasoethmoid complex fractures, nasoethmoid fractures, NOE injury, facial injury, panfacial fracture, ethmoid complex, cerebrospinal fluid, CSF, medial canthal tendon, MCT






















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