Cranio-Facial Trauma in a 6-Year-Old - Esthetic and Functional Aspects

Introduction Both in adults and children cranio-facial traumas can have an important impact on the quality of life but for children the period for carrying the burden is much longer. Correct approach and solving of such cases bring esthetic and functional relief. Material and method We chose here to present the case of a 6 years old boy who suffered an accidental injury of the facial skeleton by falling from a tractor. The results were fracture of the bony nasal vault, important hemorrhage, shock and multiple wounds of the nose skin. The surgical approach was done after stabilization, under general anesthesia and it tried to solve both the functional and esthetic part. Results As it can be seen from the photos the results were quite good especially from the functional point of view. Only by combining knowledge and approaches from both specialties the best results in regaining the normal quality of life can be achieved. Conclusions For the cases of facial trauma in children and considering the stages in development of the nasal bones, paranasal sinuses and neuro/viscero cranium the plastic and ENT aspect complete and never exclude each other.