Publications by authors named "Alberto Dell'Aquila"
J Craniofac Surg
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- Airbags have reduced fatalities in frontal vehicle accidents but can cause severe injuries; a case is presented involving a young male with significant facial trauma after airbag deployment.
- A literature review from 1995-2023 highlights nine patients with severe airbag-related head and neck injuries, three of which were fatal; the discussed case required extensive surgical reconstruction and recovery efforts.
- While facial nerve function improved five months post-surgery, complications like hearing loss were noted, emphasizing the need for prompt exploration and reconstruction of facial nerve injuries after accidents involving airbags.
