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March 5, 2026Archives of Disease in Childhood Education & Practice0 citations

Fifteen-minute consultation: Paediatric facial fractures

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EFErin FlahertyPPatelJEJordan Evans

Key Points

  • The aim is to provide insights into the assessment and management of facial fractures in children in the emergency department.
  • Overview of types of facial fractures: mandibular, nasal, orbital, zygomatic, and maxillary.
  • Analysis of the prevalence and severity of facial trauma in the paediatric population.
  • Guidelines for targeted history and clinical examination in emergency settings.
  • Identifies key characteristics of developing facial anatomy that influence fracture management.
  • Highlights the importance of initial evaluation in effectively managing facial injuries.
  • Clarifies the different types of facial fractures and their clinical implications.

Abstract

Facial trauma is commonly encountered in the paediatric population, with its prevalence and severity influenced by age, the unique characteristics of developing facial anatomy and injury mechanism. A thorough yet targeted history, along with a detailed clinical examination during the initial evaluation in the emergency department (ED), is essential for effective management. This article provides an overview of facial fractures; mandibular, nasal, orbital, zygomatic and maxillary—with a specific focus on their assessment and management in the ED setting.

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Flaherty et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a91dc3d6127c7a504c0e25https://doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2025-329192
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