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Andy Gump Fracture of the Mandible in a Pediatric Patient

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The mandibular fractures in pediatric patients are rare, and they can need a fast and safe treatment. We present a case of a pediatric patient with Andy Gump fracture, resulting in a retrognathic mandible, distress to breathe, and functional discomfort to the patient caused by a cycling accident. The treatment was successful with the fast release of airway path and use of titanium plates to fix the fracture.

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Facial trauma, mandible fracture, pediatric

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Inglês

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Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, v. 28, n. 7, p. e679-e680, 2017.

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Faculdade de Odontologia
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Campus: Araçatuba


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