TY - JOUR
T1 - The MCFONTZL classification system for soft-tissue injuries to the face
AU - Lee, Richard H.
AU - Gamble, Wm Bryan
AU - Robertson, Bradley
AU - Manson, Paul N.
PY - 1999/4
Y1 - 1999/4
N2 - A review of the literature and case records reflected a need for the development of a clinically applicable assessment scheme and classification system for soft-tissue laceration injuries to the face. Herein, a systematic approach for assessing facial lacerations is proposed based on location, depth of penetration, branching, directionality, size, presence of soft- tissue defect, and translation of such injuries into the current procedural terminology (CPT) code. Moreover, a new classification system for facial laceration injuries is presented that may serve as the basis for simplification of current billing codes. Prospective clinical application of this classification system may lead to standardization of facial injury assessment and improvement in the incomplete and inconsistent patient record. This system will establish a reliable database that may identify factors in soft-tissue injuries that contribute to poor aesthetic results or secondary functional deformities. These data will lead to the modification of established treatment plans.
AB - A review of the literature and case records reflected a need for the development of a clinically applicable assessment scheme and classification system for soft-tissue laceration injuries to the face. Herein, a systematic approach for assessing facial lacerations is proposed based on location, depth of penetration, branching, directionality, size, presence of soft- tissue defect, and translation of such injuries into the current procedural terminology (CPT) code. Moreover, a new classification system for facial laceration injuries is presented that may serve as the basis for simplification of current billing codes. Prospective clinical application of this classification system may lead to standardization of facial injury assessment and improvement in the incomplete and inconsistent patient record. This system will establish a reliable database that may identify factors in soft-tissue injuries that contribute to poor aesthetic results or secondary functional deformities. These data will lead to the modification of established treatment plans.
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U2 - 10.1097/00006534-199904010-00008
DO - 10.1097/00006534-199904010-00008
M3 - Review article
C2 - 10088500
AN - SCOPUS:0033050170
SN - 0032-1052
VL - 103
SP - 1150
EP - 1157
JO - Plastic and reconstructive surgery
JF - Plastic and reconstructive surgery
IS - 4
ER -