Morphomic Measurement of the Temporalis Muscle and Zygomatic Bone as Novel Predictors of Hospital-Based Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Mandible Fracture

Abstract

Decreased thicknesses of the zygomatic bone and temporalis muscle are significantly correlated with higher hospital, ventilator, and intensive care unit days in patients with mandibular fracture receiving reconstructive operations. This morphomic methodology provides an accurate, quantitative means to evaluate craniofacial trauma patient frailty, injury, and outcomes using routinely obtained CT scans. In the future, we plan to apply this approach to determine preoperative risk stratification and assist in surgical planning.