‘Stylo-mandibular complex’ fracture from a maxillofacial surgeon’s perspective – review of the literature and proposal of a management algorithm

The incidence of fractures of styloid process, either in isolation or association with mandibular fractures, is rare, and frequently overlooked. When present, they pose clinical dilemma in diagnosis and management. Proper management of styloid fractures is essential, not just to alleviate the patients' symptoms, but also to prevent potential complications like post-traumatic styloid syndrome and injury to adjacent vital structures. This article features a review of literature on 'styloid fracture concomitant with mandibular fracture' along with a case report.

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