Pattern and Management of Missile Injury to the Oral and Maxillofacial Region: A 12-Year Experience During Boko Haram Insurgency in Maiduguri, North-Eastern Nigeria.

Autor:	Ahmad MM; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, College of Medical Sciences, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria., Suleiman IK; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, College of Medical Sciences, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria., James O; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria., Olasoji HO; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, College of Medical Sciences, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria., Sanda AK; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Maiduguri teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, Nigeria., Shehu IM; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Maiduguri teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, Nigeria., Shehu YA; Department of Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery, National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Journal of the West African College of Surgeons [J West Afr Coll Surg] 2024 Apr-Jun; Vol. 14 (2), pp. 192-198. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Feb 22.
DOI:	10.4103/jwas.jwas_110_23
Abstrakt:	Introduction: Missile injury is a global public health problem, which occurs in both military and civilian settings. Boko Haram insurgency in North-Eastern Nigeria is one of the major violence the country experienced that resulted in many civilian casualties. This study was aimed at exploring the various patterns of the missile injuries to the maxillofacial region during Boko Haram insurgency. Methods: In this retrospective cross-sectional study, relevant information was retrieved from patient records including sociodemographic, causes of missile injuries, site of injuries, pattern of presentation, treatment, and the complications, and analysed using SPSS version 23. Result: A total of 526 patients with various maxillofacial injuries were seen during this 12-year study period, with age ranging from 4 to 65 years, the peak incidence in the age group 31-40 years, 89.5% were males, 92.9% of the injuries were allegedly inflicted by insurgents and comprised of 61.0% gunshot injuries, 24.5% bomb blast, and machete cuts 7.4%. Most of the injuries occurred in the lower third of the face, 39.8%, and mandible was the commonest fractured facial bone. Conclusion: Facial injuries commonly are associated with devastating consequences to survivors and, hence, may require long time monitoring and psychosocial rehabilitations. Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest. (Copyright: © 2024 Journal of the west African college of surgeons.)
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