Complications Associated With Open Reduction Of Mandibular Fractures
Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
;
: 474-480, 2001.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-117733
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the complications of open reduction and internal fixation of mandibular fracture with miniplates. PATIENTS ANDMETHODS:
A total of 134 patients who presented with 196 fractures were analyzed retrospectively. Complications were evaluated for factors such as age, the site of fracture, the severity of fracture, delayed operation, preoperative wound contamination, the site and disposition of teeth in the fracture line and midfacial fractures. Statistical analysis was used to compare complications to risk factors.RESULTS:
Of the 134 patients, 20 patients had some form of postoperative complications and complication rate was 14.9%. These complications included infection, plate fracture, malocclusion, wound dehiscence, nerve injury and nonunion. There was a significant correlation between complication rate and the severity of fracture, preoperative wound contamination and the site of the fracture and disposition of teeth(p<0.05).CONCLUSION:
The occurrence of postoperative complications in the treatment of mandibular fractures was related to the severity of fracture, preoperative wound contamination and the site of the fracture and disposition of teeth.
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Main subject:
Postoperative Complications
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Tooth
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Wounds and Injuries
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Retrospective Studies
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Risk Factors
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Malocclusion
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Mandibular Fractures
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Observational study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Year:
2001
Type:
Article
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