Laryngo- rhino- otologie
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Laryngo- rhino- otologie · Nov 2009
[Nasal bone fracture: etiology, diagnostics, treatment and complications].
The aim of the present evaluation was to analyse a large patient population with nasal bone fractures leading to surgical reposition of the nasal bone. Special attention was paid to age summit, the distribution of the seasons, the rate of open compared to closed nasal bone fractures, accompanying injuries, diagnosis and therapy as well as to the postoperative course. ⋯ Closed reposition of the nasal bone is the therapy of choice in uncomplicated nasal bone fractures. Special attention has to be paid to the group of patients aged 60 years and older who often suffer from treatment requiring comorbidities. In these cases inpatient treatment must be considered.