Craniofacial Fracture
Craniofacial fracture can be a result of severe head trauma. Depending on the extent of fracture and other injuries obtained in the traumatic event, patients may require care from many different specialists.
Several complications of craniofacial fracture can be treated at MINC. A dislodged bone in the skull may compress the optic nerve, resulting in visual disturbances. If the fractured bone caused a tear in the dura (the protective membrane surrounding the brain), cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) may leak out. Optic nerve compression and CSF leaks (depending on their location) can be treated with the expanded endonasal approach (EEA) .