Specific characteristics of the clinical course and treatment of wounds in the maxillofacial region under conditions of acute radiation sickness
Experience with pure traumatic injuries in the maxillofacial region acquired in work at the Higher Military Medical lnstitute and published data on combined radiation-traumatic injuries obtained in animal experiments are discussed. The increased susceptibility to local infection and inflammation in radiation sickness is pointed out. Surgical dressing of wounds in the region in question in cases of radiation sickness should be carried out in such a manner that a minimum trauma is inflicted and should be especially thorough, according to the authors. In the treatment of bone wounds, careful disinfection and complete closing of the wounds from the side of the oral cavity are essential. In the immobilization of bone fractures, intermaxillary fixation should be carried out during the latent period of radiation sickness. Methods of fixation should be applied that do not damage the mucosa, gingival margin, and periosteum and do not interfere with the maintenance of mouth hygiene or feeding of the patient. (JPRS)
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-29-000672
- OSTI ID:
- 4422806
- Journal Information:
- Voenno Med. Delo, v. 28, no. 2, pp. 9-13, Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 30-JUN-74; Bib. Info. Source: JPRS (NTIS NTS)
- Country of Publication:
- USSR
- Language:
- English
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