Oral maxillofacial fractures seen at a ugandan tertiary hospital: a six-month prospective study
Clinics
; 64(9): 843-848, 2009. tab
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ABSTRACT
AIM:
To investigate the epidemiological characteristics of maxillofacial fractures and associated fractures in patients seen in the Oral Surgery Unit of Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda.METHODOLOGY:
A six-month prospective study was conducted. Data collected included socio-demographic factors, type and etiology of injury, additional fractures, and post-surgery complications.RESULTS:
One hundred thirty-two (132) cases ranging from 5-70 yrs of age were reported, with a male female ratio of 7.71. The 21-30 yr age group was the largest, comprising 51.51 percent of cases (n=68). Road traffic accidents contributed to 56.06 percent (n=74) of fractures. In total, 66 percent of the sample (n=87) suffered isolated mandibular fractures. Symphyseal and maxillary fractures were the most common mandibular and mid-facial fractures, respectively. Among associated fractures, the femur was most affected. A total of 39 (29.54 percent) of patients had post-operative complications, of which infection accounted for 48.71 percent (n= 19), and malocclusion accounted for 17.94 percent (n=7).CONCLUSIONS:
Anticipated changes in maxillofacial trauma trends necessitate regular epidemiologic studies of facial fractures to allow for development and implementation of timely novel preventive measures.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Fracturas Óseas
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Traumatismos Maxilofaciales
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
Africa
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En
Revista:
Clinics
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA
Año:
2009
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Article