Facial dissection. Facial fractures may not be visualized by radiologic imaging techniques. In this case it was important to document or exclude blunt facial trauma. Reflecting the face revealed a fracture of the mandibular ramus not related to the gunshot wound of the maxilla. Note also that the projectile (anterior and deep to the mandibular ramus) is easily accessible with this approach. (The dissection technique allows for easy facial reconstruction and subsequent viewing of the body at the funeral home.)
Fig.1 Facial dissection.
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