Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 64, Issue 2 , Pages 203-214 , February 2006

Management of Laryngo-Tracheal Injuries Associated With Craniomaxillofacial Trauma

  • David S. Verschueren, DMD

      Affiliations

    • Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR.
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  • R. Bryan Bell, DDS, MD

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University; Attending Surgeon, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Service, Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Health Center, Portland, OR.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Dr Bell: 1849 NW Kearney, Suite 300, Portland, OR 97209
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  • Shahrokh C. Bagheri, DMD, MD

      Affiliations

    • Formerly, Fellow in Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Cosmetic Surgery, Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Health Center, Portland, OR; Currently, Clinical Assistant Professor, Emory University Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; Private Practice, Atlanta Oral and Facial Surgery, Atlanta, GA.
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  • Eric J. Dierks, DMD, MD

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University; Fellowship Director, Head and Neck Surgery, Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Health Center, Portland, OR.
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  • Bryce E. Potter, DMD, MD

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University; Chief of Maxillofacial Trauma, Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Health Center; Medical Director, Trauma Surgical Specialists and Head and Neck Surgical Associates, Portland, OR.

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PII: S0278-2391(05)01674-5

doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2005.10.034

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 64, Issue 2 , Pages 203-214 , February 2006

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