RT Book, Section A1 Chan, Yvonne A1 Goddard, John C. SR Print(0) ID 1172372890 T1 Craniomaxillofacial Trauma T2 K.J. Lee’s Essential Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery, 12e YR 2019 FD 2019 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781260122237 LK accesssurgery.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1172372890 RD 2023/12/11 AB Facial injuries can vary from the most minor laceration to the most severe disruption of the face, as seen in shotgun blasts.Often described as blunt or penetrating and by the amount of energy.Low impact (so-called “low energy”) injuries are often due to falls and fights.Moderate energy injuries are often due to low-velocity vehicular trauma, falls from moderate height, and interpersonal trauma that involves a blunt weapon.High-energy injuries are often due to high-speed vehicular trauma and recreational vehicles, industrial accidents, and falls from height.Penetrating injuries are often due to gunshots and can vary from small holes and limited damage to areas of destruction and major tissue loss.Management depends upon the nature of the injury.