Surgical management of maxillofacial fractures 2019: - Author: Yoh Sawatari. - Publisher: Quintessence Publishing. Book outlines: - The facial skeleton is comprised of vertical and horizontal buttresses and the intersections they create; maxillofacial fractures occur when these buttresses sustain more force than they can withstand. - The objective when managing these fractures is to reverse this damage and restore appropriate facial dimensions. - Not all fractures propagate in the same pattern, so surgeons must compartmentalize the face and define the character of the individual bones. - This book focuses on the face one bone at a time, outlining how to evaluate each type of fracture, the indications for surgery, the surgical management, and any complications. - Specific protocols for clinical, radiographic, and CT assessment are included, as well as step-by-step approaches for surgical access and internal reduction and fixation. - Isolated fractures are rare with maxillofacial trauma, and the author discusses how to sequence treatment for concomitant fractures to ensure the most successful outcome. - This book is a must-have for any surgeon managing maxillofacial fractures.