Transpalatal wiring for the management of sagittal fracture of the maxilla/palate

Sagittal fractures of the maxilla or palate, either in the midline or paramedian region, are usually associated with Le Fort fractures1,2, resulting in oronasal communication. Early stabilization of these fractures prevents the functional impairments and life-threatening situations, such as continuous haemorrhage from the traumatized nasal mucosa and nasal regurgitation of food leading to the risk of aspiration.

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