Occurrence and types of associated injuries in patients with fractures of the facial bones
Publisher DOI
PubMed ID
20079962
Abstract
PURPOSE: To identify the occurrence, types, and severity of associated injuries outside the facial region among patients diagnosed with facial fractures, and to analyze whether there are any factors related to associated injuries. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study of 401 patients diagnosed with facial fractures during the 2-year period from 2003 to 2004. RESULTS: Associated injuries were observed in 101 patients (25.2%). The most common type of injury was a limb injury (13.5%), followed by brain (11.0%), chest (5.5%), spine (2.7%), and abdominal (0.8%) injuries. Multiple associated injuries were observed in 10% and polytrauma in 7.5%. The mortality rate was 0.2%. The occurrence of associated injury correlated significantly with trauma mechanism and fracture type; high-speed accidents and severe facial fractures were significant predictors of associated injury. CONCLUSIONS: Associated injuries are frequent among patients who have sustained facial fractures. The results underscore the importance of multiprofessional collaboration in diagnosis and sequencing of treatment, but also the importance of arranging appropriate clinical rotations for maxillofacial residents in training.
Date Issued
2010
Publication Type
Article
Language(s)
en
Author(s)
Snäll, Johanna | |
Salo, Jari | |
Suominen-Taipale, Liisa | |
Kormi, Eeva | |
Lindqvist, Christian | |
Törnwall, Jyrki |
Additional Credits
Journal
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery
Publisher
Elsevier
ISSN
0278-2391
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