[Mistakes and dangers in the treatment of facial fractures].

On the basis of the general principles of treatment, the mistakes and dangers are described in the reduction of the following fractures: Nasal fracture and nasoorbital fracture, Le Fort fractures, malar fracture, zygomatic arch fracture, blow-out-fracture. For optimal functional and cosmetic results the collaboration of different specialities is necessary. Serious complications in the treatment of orbital floor fractures (optic nerve damage, increased intraorbital pressure with visual loss due to hemorrhage or edema) are discussed in detail. Late sequelae of unrecognized or faulty treated facial fractures are considered well as the dangers in the management of facial fractures in children.