[Traumatology of the midface--diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines for the practicing ENT physician from the viewpoint of the otorhinolaryngologist].

Middle face fractures are classified as follows: fractures of the nose, maxillary fractures (vertical and transverse, Le Fort I-III), lateral middle face fractures, isolated orbital floor fractures (blow out fractures), isolated zygoma fractures and combined multiple fractures. Rhinosurgical indications are discussed with emphasis on osteosynthesis using wire and miniplates.