International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Jul 2004
The age dependent relationship between facial fractures and skull fractures.
To provide clinical evidence to support the age dependent relationship between facial fractures and skull fractures. ⋯ The spectrum of craniofacial injuries is related to the specific developmental stage of the craniofacial skeleton. This is demonstrated by the variable pattern of combined facial and skull fractures observed clinically in children and adults.