Incidence and patterns of maxillofacial trauma—a retrospective analysis of 3611 patients—an update
| Autor: | Devadoss Pradeep, Aparna Murugan, Rajan Santhosh, Pedamally Manodh, D. Prabhu Shankar |
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| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
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Male Facial trauma medicine.medical_specialty Soft Tissue Injuries Population Poison control Traumatology Facial Bones Maxillary Fractures Fracture Fixation Internal 03 medical and health sciences Postoperative Complications 0302 clinical medicine Mandibular Fractures Injury prevention medicine Humans education Retrospective Studies education.field_of_study Skull Fractures business.industry Incidence Accidents Traffic Retrospective cohort study 030206 dentistry medicine.disease Surgery medicine.anatomical_structure Otorhinolaryngology 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis Emergency medicine Oral and maxillofacial surgery Facial skeleton Female Maxillofacial Injuries Oral Surgery business |
| Zdroj: | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 20:377-383 |
| ISSN: | 1865-1569 1865-1550 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10006-016-0576-z |
| Popis: | Maxillofacial fractures occur in a significant proportion worldwide and can occur as an isolated injury or in combination with other severe injuries including cranial, spinal, and upper and lower body injuries requiring prompt diagnosis with possible emergency interventions. The epidemiology of facial fractures varies with regard to injury type, severity, and cause and depends on the population studied. Hence, understanding of these factors can aid in establishing clinical and research priorities for effective treatment and prevention of these injuries. In this present retrospective study, we provide a comprehensive overview regarding cranio-maxillofacial trauma on 3611 patients to assist the clinician in assessment and management of this unique highly specialized area of traumatology. A preformed pro forma was used to analyze the medical records of patients treated for facial trauma in The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Chennai. The distribution according to age, gender, etiology, type of injury, time interval between accident and treatment, loss of consciousness, facial bones involved, pattern of fracture lines, treatment offered, and postoperative complications were recorded and evaluated. We inferred male patients sustained more injuries mostly in the third decade of age. Road traffic accidents were the most common cause of injury. Mandible was the most commonly fractured bone in the facial skeleton. Soft tissue injuries occurred more in road traffic accidents and upper lip was the commonest site of injury. Our study provides insights into the epidemiology of facial injuries and associated factors and can be useful not only in developing prevention strategies but also for grading the existing legal regulations and also for framing a more effective treatment protocol. |
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