Factors Affecting Aesthetic Results in Patients Undergoing Craniofacial Reconstruction Following Maxillofacial Trauma
January 2024
in “
American Journal of Translational Research
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Studysummary In this study on craniofacial trauma reconstruction, younger age, adequate protein intake, lower anxiety scores, better scar assessments, and reduced infection rates were associated with improved prognoses, highlighting the importance of these factors for optimizing outcomes. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
Younger age, adequate protein intake, lower anxiety scores, better scar assessment, and lower infection rates were identified as factors associated with better aesthetic outcomes in patients undergoing craniofacial reconstruction following maxillofacial trauma. Addressing these factors is crucial for optimizing patient prognosis in such reconstructions.
