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Aires CCG, Vasconcellos RJDH, Araújo HTD, Pereira RVS, Souza RRLD, Andrade ESDS, Vasconcelos BCDE. Profile of Facial Trauma Victims of Motorcycle Accidents Treated at a Hospital in Northeastern Brazil: A Prospective Study. J Craniofac Surg 2024:00001665-990000000-01443. [PMID: 38595207 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000010103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE To outline the profile of patients with facial trauma, victims of motorcycle accidents, treated at the Hospital da Restauração, Recife/PE, Brazil, from December 2020 to July 2021. METHODS The collection was carried out through questionnaire and analysis of medical records. Data were analyzed descriptively, as well as Pearson's chi-square test or Fisher's exact test. RESULTS Among the patients, 88.6% were male, 47.5% were between 18 and 29 years old, and 59.6% lived in rural areas; 72.15% of the victims used the motorcycle for work and 43.52% were working at the time of the accident. Most victims did not have a national motorcycle license (62%) and were not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident (60%), with 37.6% wearing a full-face helmet, 16.5% an open helmet, and 5.9% an articulated full-face helmet. Soft tissue injuries were the most prevalent. Zygomatic complex fractures were the most common facial fractures and were significantly associated with helmet use and type. CONCLUSIONS Most victims of motorcycle accidents are young adult men, without a regular driver's license and residing in rural areas. Preventive and educational actions and continuous traffic inspections are necessary to minimize these accidents.
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Yari A, Hasheminasab M, Fasih P, Nouralishahi A, Arianezhad SM. The pattern of maxillofacial fractures associated with rollover accidents: A 7-year retrospective study. Dent Traumatol 2024; 40:213-220. [PMID: 37881161 DOI: 10.1111/edt.12900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND/AIM This study aimed to assess the incidence and pattern of maxillofacial fractures and related demographic data in the victims of rollover crashes. PATIENTS AND METHODS This retrospective study was based on medical records of patients who sustained maxillofacial injuries following rollover accidents. Investigated data included age, gender, accident date and time, accident cause, seat belt usage, airbag deployment, road type, anatomical location of the facial fracture, and treatment approach. RESULTS Among the 147 patients who met the inclusion criteria, the most prevalent age groups were 20-30 (36.7%) and 30-40 (32.7%) years, with a mean age of 33.6 ± 9.7 years. The male-to-female ratio was 6:1. Most crashes occurred in March, August, and July. These accidents involved 69.4% light vehicles and 39.6% heavy vehicles. The leading causes of rollover crashes were speeding (58.5%) followed by distracted driving (21.1%) and traffic rule violations (13.6%). The most prevalent injuries were fractures of the maxillary sinus wall (40.8%), nasal bones (39.5%), zygomaticomaxillary complex (36.1%), and the mandible (32.6%). Surgical intervention was necessary for 44.2% of patients, while 12.9% of cases underwent close reduction, and 42.9% did not require any surgical intervention. The occurrence of nasal bone fractures was significantly lower in cases where seat belts were worn and zygomatic arch fractures were less frequent in incidents with airbag deployment. CONCLUSIONS In rollover crashes, the midface is the most vulnerable anatomical location. Utilization of seat belts and airbag deployment has the potential to prevent nasal bone and zygomatic arch fractures.
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- Amir Yari
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Orthodontics, Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Sub-Department of Operations and Analytics, Department of Management, Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Carmon I, Zobrab A, Alterman M, Tabib R, Cohen A, Kandel L, Greenberg A, Reich E, Casap N, Dvir-Ginzberg M. Chondrocytes supplemented to bone graft-containing scaffolds expedite cranial defect repair. Sci Rep 2023; 13:19192. [PMID: 37932515 PMCID: PMC10628268 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-46604-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023] Open
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Critical maxillofacial bone fractures do not heal spontaneously, thus, often there is a need to facilitate repair via surgical intervention. Gold standard approaches, include the use of autologous bone graft, or devices supplemented with osteogenic growth factors and bone substitutes. This research aimed to employ a critical size calvaria defect model, to determine if the addition of chondrocytes to collagen-containing bone graft substitute, may expedite bone repair. As such, using a critical size rat calvaria defect, we implanted a collagen scaffold containing bone graft substitute (i.e., Bone graft scaffold, BG) or BG supplemented with costal chondrocytes (cBG). The rats were subjected to live CT imaging at 1, 6, 9, and 12 weeks following the surgical procedure and sacrificed for microCT imaging of the defect site. Moreover, serum markers and histological evaluation were assessed to determine osseous tissue regeneration and turnover. Live CT and microCT indicated cBG implants displayed expedited bone repair vs, BG alone, already at 6 weeks post defect induction. cBG also displayed a shorter distance between the defect edges and greater mineral apposition distance compared to BG. Summerizing, the data support the addition of chondrocytes to bone substitute, accelerates the formation of new bone within a critical size defect.
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- Idan Carmon
- Laboratory of Cartilage Biology, Institute of Bio-Medical and Oral Research, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Laboratory of Cartilage Biology, Institute of Bio-Medical and Oral Research, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hadassah-Hebrew University, P. O. Box 12272, 9112102, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hadassah-Hebrew University, P. O. Box 12272, 9112102, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hadassah-Hebrew University, P. O. Box 12272, 9112102, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Joint Replacement and Reconstruction Unit, Orthopedic Surgery Complex, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center at Mount Scopus, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Joint Replacement and Reconstruction Unit, Orthopedic Surgery Complex, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center at Mount Scopus, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Laboratory of Cartilage Biology, Institute of Bio-Medical and Oral Research, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hadassah-Hebrew University, P. O. Box 12272, 9112102, Jerusalem, Israel.
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- Laboratory of Cartilage Biology, Institute of Bio-Medical and Oral Research, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel.
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Miao R, Zhang J, Zhou J, Qiu X, Liu G, Tan X, Tao J, Yang B, Liu L, Tang W, Long J, Jing W. Maxillofacial Fractures: A Four-Year Retrospective Study of 1828 Cases in West China. Cureus 2023; 15:e40482. [PMID: 37461770 PMCID: PMC10349689 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.40482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of maxillofacial fracture cases in a stomatological center in southwest China. METHODS This study includes 1828 cases of maxillofacial fractures treated in our hospital from January 2018 to December 2021. We analyzed the gender, age, causes of injury, fracture sites, concomitant injuries, treatment, and postoperative infection of these cases. Our data are also compared with those from similar domestic studies. RESULTS Among the 1828 cases, the male-to-female ratio was 2.48:1 with an average age of 34.55 ± 16.36 years. The highest incidence of fracture was 21-50 years old, and the most common cause of injury was falls (38.95%). There was a statistically significant difference in the composition of injury causes among different age groups(P<0.05). Mandible (37.56%) was the most easily fractured site, and limb injury (17.89%) was the most common concomitant body injury. In all cases, 85.23% of patients were treated with open reduction and internal fixation. Conclusions: Maxillofacial fractures often occur in the mandible of young and middle-aged men. Falls and traffic accidents are the main causes of injury, often accompanied by limb and brain injuries. Open reduction and internal fixation is still the most commonly used treatment. There are some differences in the results reported by different domestic hospitals.
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- Rong Miao
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, CHN
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, CHN
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, CHN
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, CHN
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, CHN
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, CHN
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, CHN
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, CHN
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, CHN
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, CHN
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, CHN
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, CHN
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Jia Y, Duan M, Yang Y, Wang D, Dong Q, Liao J, Mao L, Liu P, Feng L, Chen J, Tang Z. The Promoting Effect of a Local Pulsatile Parathyroid Hormone Delivery on Healing of the Mandibular Fracture in Rats. Tissue Eng Part A 2023; 29:69-79. [PMID: 36200640 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2022.0136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Parathyroid hormone (PTH) can promote bone formation and mineralization in mandibular fractures, and is systemically administered through daily injections. In this study, the local delivery of PTH using carboxymethyl chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol and alginate was investigated. Bovine serum albumin was used as a drug substitute, and the delivery system was verified to release drugs in a pulsed rhythm. After the delivery system was subcutaneously implanted in Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats, no rejection reaction was detected, indicating that it has good biocompatibility and biodegradability in vivo. Then, an SD rat model of mandibular fracture was established, and 24 rats were randomly divided into two groups. The control group was reduced and fixed with screws and a microplate, and the experimental group received pulsatile PTH release system (14 μg PTH) + screws and microplate fixation. The animals were euthanized on postoperative weeks 1-4. Observation of gross specimens, digital radiography, and hematoxylin and eosin showed that the local PTH pulsatile release system promoted osteogenesis and accelerated fracture healing. In summary, PTH can be loaded by biomaterials to locally target the fracture and stimulate bone formation. Moreover, the pulsatile PTH release system provides a potential therapeutic protocol for mandibular fracture. Impact statement Our study prepares a drug release system that could impulsively release parathyroid hormone. The system could enhance bone regeneration in rats with mandibular fracture. These data provide a foundation for future studies aimed to understand and optimize the use of bioactive molecule pulsatile delivery for bone regeneration and tissue engineering applications.
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- Yuanyuan Jia
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China.,Department of Physiology and Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Center for Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Research, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- The Laboratory of Head and Neck Cancer Research, School and Hospital of stomatology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Oral Radiology, and School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Oral Histopathology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology and Medical Engineering/Immune Cells and Antibody Engineering Research Center of Guizhou Province, School of Biology and Engineering, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China.,Department of Physiology and Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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Yehorov R, Yakovenko L, Primak I. Paediatric Mandibular Fracture Management - A Seven Year Retrospective Study. Ann Maxillofac Surg 2023; 13:44-48. [PMID: 37711520 PMCID: PMC10499298 DOI: 10.4103/ams.ams_158_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023] Open
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Introduction Mandibular fractures are one of the most frequent and complex types of traumatic injuries of the maxillofacial region in children. Given significant long-term sequelae of inappropriate healing, adequate diagnosis and choice of management, which takes into account the patient's age and fracture characteristics, are paramount. Methods The data for this study were obtained from the medical records of patients treated in the Department of Surgical Dentistry and Paediatric Maxillofacial Surgery of the Bogomolets National Medical University from 2014 to 2020. Age, gender, fracture pattern and surgical treatment methods performed in these patients were recorded and analysed. Results A total of 302 children with 376 traumatic fractures of the mandible were managed during the study period. The largest number of fractures was found in the condylar processes region, 42%, and in the body of the mandible, 40%. The majority of patients were males and in the 13-17 age group (147 [49%] cases). Tigerstedt's maxillary-mandibular fixation splint was used in the majority of cases, alone or in the combination with open or internal fixation. Discussion Whilst the most common type of immobilisation in children in our series was Tigerstedt's maxillary-mandibular fixation splint, its use is limited to the variable bite period. Alternative fixation options are discussed.
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- Rostyslav Yehorov
- Department of Surgical Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery of Childhood, Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv, Ukraine
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- Department of Surgical Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery of Childhood, Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv, Ukraine
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- Department of Surgical Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery of Childhood, Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv, Ukraine
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Spinella MK, Jones JP, Sullivan MA, Amarista FJ, Ellis E. Most Facial Fractures Don’t Require Surgical Intervention. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2022; 80:1628-1632. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2022.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Aleksanyan LV, Poghosyan AY, Misakyan MS, Minasyan AM, Bablumyan AY, Tadevosyan AE, Muradyan AA. Epidemiology of maxillofacial injuries in "Heratsi" No 1 university hospital in Yerevan, Armenia: a retrospective study. BMC Oral Health 2022; 22:123. [PMID: 35413822 PMCID: PMC9002220 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-022-02158-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background The aim of this study was to perform a retrospective analysis of the prevalence, etiologies, types of maxillofacial injuries (MFIs), sites of maxillofacial fractures (MFFs) and their management in Yerevan, Armenia.
Methods A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted. The extracted data included age, sex, date of referral, mode of injury, etiology, radiology records and treatment methods. Study outcomes were measured using percentages, means, standard deviations and tests of proportions. P < .05 was considered significant. Results A total of 204 patients had a mean age of 36.26 ± 1.08 years (156 males and 48 females), and a total of 259 MFIs were recorded between 2017 and 2020. Interpersonal violence was found to be the most common etiology of MFFs in this study (42.1%), followed by road traffic accidents (RTAs) (27.9%) and falls (18.6%). The nasal bone was the most common injury site (47.5%), followed by the mandible (31.4%) and zygomatic complex (11.7%). The most common fracture site was the mandibular angle (37.9%), followed by the symphysis/parasymphysis (28.1%) and body (12.6%). Isolated soft tissue injuries were reported in 5.9% of the cases. The majority of MFFs were treated by open reduction and internal fixation. Conclusion Interpersonal violence, followed by RTAs and falls, was the most common cause of MFIs. Males in the 21–30 years age group had the highest MFI incidence rate. The nasal bone was the most common injury site, followed by the mandible and zygomatic complex. Social education with the objective of reducing aggression and interpersonal conflict should be improved, and appropriate RTA prevention strategies should be strengthened and implemented.
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- Lusine V Aleksanyan
- Department of ENT and Maxillofacial Surgery, Yerevan State Medical University, "Heratsi" No 1 Hospital, 60 Abovyan Str., 0025, Yerevan, Armenia
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- Department of ENT and Maxillofacial Surgery, Yerevan State Medical University, "Heratsi" No 1 Hospital, 60 Abovyan Str., 0025, Yerevan, Armenia.
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- Department of ENT and Maxillofacial Surgery, Yerevan State Medical University, "Heratsi" No 1 Hospital, 60 Abovyan Str., 0025, Yerevan, Armenia
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- Administrative Department, Yerevan State Medical University, 2 Koryun Str., 0025, Yerevan, Armenia
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- Administrative Department, Yerevan State Medical University, 2 Koryun Str., 0025, Yerevan, Armenia
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- Department of Public Health and Healthcare, Yerevan State Medical University, 2 Koryun Str., 0025, Yerevan, Armenia
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- Administrative Department, Yerevan State Medical University, 2 Koryun Str., 0025, Yerevan, Armenia
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Kuriadom ST, Dar S, Saffari F, Jaber M. Incidence of maxillofacial fractures in motor vehicle accidents treated in Dubai. Saudi Dent J 2021; 33:348-354. [PMID: 34434038 PMCID: PMC8376677 DOI: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2020.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2019] [Revised: 03/09/2020] [Accepted: 03/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Aims To analyze the incidence of maxillofacial fractures due to motor vehicle accidents in Dubai, as well as age, sex, etiology, patterns, treatment, and complications. To compare the findings with similar studies and provide recommendations for the prevention and management of these fractures. Materials and methods A 7-year retrospective study of maxillofacial fractures due to motor vehicle accidents was done. Results We found that most of the accidents took place in December, and the majority of the patients were pedestrians (27%). Male to female ratio was 6:1, and patients in their third decade of life were the most affected (39%). The parasymphysis was the most prominently affected region (27.7%), followed by the orbital bone (18.6%). Open reduction surgery was done in 56% of the cases, and postoperative complications were found in 18.4%. Conclusions Pedestrians were most commonly involved in the accidents. An increase in awareness, trauma centers, and better facilities would perhaps improve the management of such fractures.
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- Sam Thomas Kuriadom
- College of Dentistry, Ajman University, P. O. Box 346, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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- College of Dentistry, Ajman University, P. O. Box 346, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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- College of Dentistry, Ajman University, P. O. Box 346, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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- College of Dentistry, Ajman University, P. O. Box 346, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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Abafita BJ, Abate SM, Kasim HM, Basu B. Pattern and Outcomes of Injuries among Trauma Patients in Gedeo Zone, Dilla, South Ethiopia: A 5 Years Retrospective Analysis. Ethiop J Health Sci 2021; 30:745-754. [PMID: 33911836 PMCID: PMC8047256 DOI: 10.4314/ejhs.v30i5.14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Injury has become a life threatening community health problem associated with significant mortality and morbidity worldwide. The aim of this study was to assess the burden of injury in Dilla University Hospital. Methods Institution-based retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2015 to June 2019. Data was collected using questionnaire adapted from WHO injury surveillance guideline. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regressions were performed to determine the factors associated with hospital mortality. Results Road traffic accident was the commonest cause of injury 178(47.3%) followed by interpersonal violence 113(30.1%). Revised trauma score (RTS) < 10 (AOR=2.5; 95% CI, 1.8–25.6), Glasgow coma scale (GCS) (AOR =0.3; 95% CI, 0.13–0.5), length of hospitalization (LOS) 1–7 days (AOR=0.1; 95% CI, 0.01–0.8) and time of arrival >24hr were predictors of mortality in a patient with injury. Conclusion Lower extremity injury was common and mostly associated with RTA. Pre-hospital emergency medical service system and trauma registry need to be established to decrease the burden of injury.
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- Bedru Jemal Abafita
- Dilla University, college of Health Sciences and medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- Dilla University, college of Health Sciences and medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- Dilla University, college of Health Sciences and medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- University of Calcutta, medical college, department of Anesthesiology, India
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Cavalcante DKF, Veloso SRM, Durão MDA, Melo VDC, Monteiro GQDM, Porto GG. Do Helmet Use and Type Influence Facial Trauma Occurrence and Severity in Motorcyclists? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2021; 79:1492-1506. [PMID: 33762165 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2021.02.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Revised: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE This article consists of a systematic review of the literature, which verified whether the use and types of helmets reduce the occurrence and severity of facial fractures in hospitalized motorcyclists after traffic accidents. MATERIALS AND METHODS Prevalence studies and cohort studies, published in Latin American languages with no restrictions on publication dates, were considered. Two authors independently screened reference lists for eligible articles, assessed them for inclusion criteria, and extracted the data using a specific form. Twenty-six articles were selected, all prevalence studies. RESULTS The patients who used a helmet had a lower prevalence and severity of facial fractures, compared to patients who did not wear a helmet. There were no differences in the occurrence of lower third fractures between patients who used or did not wear a helmet at the time of the trauma; as well as in meta-analysis of occurrence and severity of facial trauma between helmet types (open or closed). CONCLUSIONS It can be concluded that the use of helmet leads to a lower number of fractures and severity of trauma when compared to nonuse. Regarding the type of helmet, there was no difference in the occurrence and severity of facial fracture in individuals who used closed or opened helmets.
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- Postgraduate Student of the PhD Program in Dentistry, University of Pernambuco (UPE), Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Student of the Master Program in Forensic Sciences, University of Pernambuco (UPE), Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Adjunct Professor of the Master Program in Forensic Sciences, University of Pernambuco (UPE), Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.
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The popularity of electric-motorized bicycles (E-bikes) has increased dramatically over the past few years. As a result, E-bike--associated injuries are quickly becoming a substantial issue. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the epidemiology and general nature of these injuries, with special attention to craniofacial trauma. This was a retrospective study of 84 E-bike riders who suffered from trauma and treated at our level 1 trauma center between the years 2014 and 2018. The information consisted of demographics, characteristics of injury, Injury Severity Score, and number of hospitalization days.Regarding craniofacial trauma, the mean age was 22.7 years. Data about helmet usage was missing. The most common cause of injuries in maxillofacial region, was falling (80%). The most prevalent injury in the maxillofacial region was fractures of the zygomatic complex with the orbit (33%) and soft tissue lacerations.There is little data regarding craniofacial trauma attributed to electric-motorized bicycle accidents. In Israel there are a lot of young adults and teenagers that use E-bikes as an economical solution for mobility. Education regarding road behavior and the proper use of protective measures such as wearing a helmet can reduce significantly overall injuries and cranio-facial trauma in particular.
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Saponaro G, Gasparini G, Pelo S, Todaro M, Soverina D, Barbera G, Doneddu P, Moro A. Influence of SARS-CoV-2 lockdown on the incidence of facial trauma in a tertiary care hospital in Rome, Italy. Minerva Dent Oral Sci 2020; 71:96-100. [PMID: 33245227 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-6329.20.04446-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Italy has been the first affected country in the western hemisphere by SARS-CoV-2 with over 200,000 cases during the first months of the pandemics. To control the spread of the virus, the whole country was placed under lockdown with limitations in the circulation of people and vehicles from March 2020 to the first half of the month of May. METHODS We aimed to analyze the incidence and type of facial traumas referred to our tertiary care hospital during the months of Italy lockdown due to SARS-CoV-2 spread compared with those during the same months of 2019 to determine eventual variations in the incidence, type and causes of trauma. RESULTS During the 2 months of COVID-19-related lockdown, a dramatic decrease in facial trauma patients was observed at our tertiary care hospital with a shift toward older age ranges. Regarding the causes of trauma, the largest percentage reduction was found in road, sports and work accidents; this percentage reduction was not found in aggressions. CONCLUSIONS A small increase in the percentage was also found regarding surgical indications, likely because more severe cases were more prone to be referred to the hospital despite the fear of being infected.
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- Gianmarco Saponaro
- IRCCS A. Gemelli University Polyclinic Foundation, Sacred Heart Catholic University, Rome, Italy -
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- IRCCS A. Gemelli University Polyclinic Foundation, Sacred Heart Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- IRCCS A. Gemelli University Polyclinic Foundation, Sacred Heart Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- IRCCS A. Gemelli University Polyclinic Foundation, Sacred Heart Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- IRCCS A. Gemelli University Polyclinic Foundation, Sacred Heart Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- IRCCS A. Gemelli University Polyclinic Foundation, Sacred Heart Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- IRCCS A. Gemelli University Polyclinic Foundation, Sacred Heart Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- IRCCS A. Gemelli University Polyclinic Foundation, Sacred Heart Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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Chen YT, Chiu YW, Chang YC, Lin CW. Ten-year retrospective study on mandibular fractures in central Taiwan. J Int Med Res 2020; 48:300060520915059. [PMID: 32705932 PMCID: PMC7383631 DOI: 10.1177/0300060520915059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objective To analyse the epidemiology of mandibular fractures and the correlation between combined fractures during a 10-year period in central Taiwan. Methods This retrospective study analysed data collected from the medical records of patients that had mandibular fractures between January 2007 and October 2017. Data on age, sex, cause of injury, anatomical site of fracture, treatment and complications were obtained and analysed. Results A total of 265 patients who received treatment were included in the study. The mean ± SD age was 30.08 ± 13.47 years (range, 6–70 years) and the 21–30 years age group showed the highest incidence of mandibular fractures. The male-to-female ratio was 1.25:1. Road traffic accidents were the most common cause of fracture (206 of 265; 77.74%). The symphysis and parasymphysis area was the most common fracture site (169 of 420; 39.29%). Single-site fracture represented slightly more than 50% of the total 420 fractures. The most frequent combination of two fractures was an angle fracture combined with a symphysis and parasymphysis fracture (29 of 106 double fracture patients [27.36%]). There was a weak positive association between several combinations of fractures. Conclusions A better understanding of the influence of age and sex on the mechanism of injury is of great clinical importance in the assessment and diagnosis of fractures.
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- Yi-Tzu Chen
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung City.,School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung City
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung City.,School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung City
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- School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung City.,Department of Dentistry, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung City
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- Department of Dentistry, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung City.,Graduate Institute of Oral Sciences, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung City
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