Pattern of midface trauma with associated concomitant injuries in a Nigerian Referral Centre
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the pattern of midface trauma with associated concomitant injuries seen in our environment. Methodology: This was a prospective analysis of trauma patients with midfacial injuries presenting at a referral center in South West Nigeria. In addition to socio-...
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| author | Samuel Udeabor Victor I Akinmoladun Adeola Olusanya Ambrose Obiechina |
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| description | Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the pattern of midface trauma with associated concomitant injuries seen in our environment. Methodology: This was a prospective analysis of trauma patients with midfacial injuries presenting at a referral center in South West Nigeria. In addition to socio-demographic data, the following information was also obtained: Mechanism of injuries, type of midfacial injuries, concomitant/associated injuries and treatment. Results: A total of 101 patients with midfacial injuries were involved. They were made up of 85 males and 16 females. The 20-29 year age group was mostly affected (44.6%) and the most common cause of midface injuries was road traffic accident (91.1%). The zygoma was fractured more than any other midfacial bone (46.0%). A total of 144 associated injuries were recorded among these patients, head and ocular injuries accounted for 49 (34%) and 35 (24.3%) respectively. The patients were mostly treated conservatively or by closed reduction. Conclusion: The rate of head and ocular injuries among patients with midfacial injury was high. Knowledge of these associated injuries provides useful strategies for patient care and prevention of further complications. A multidisciplinary approach is important for optimum management of these patients. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0aea7b82f7414b368ce7a17b9edf1ee82022-12-22T01:51:34ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsNigerian Journal of Surgery1117-68062278-71002014-01-01201262910.4103/1117-6806.127105Pattern of midface trauma with associated concomitant injuries in a Nigerian Referral CentreSamuel UdeaborVictor I AkinmoladunAdeola OlusanyaAmbrose ObiechinaAim: The aim of this study was to determine the pattern of midface trauma with associated concomitant injuries seen in our environment. Methodology: This was a prospective analysis of trauma patients with midfacial injuries presenting at a referral center in South West Nigeria. In addition to socio-demographic data, the following information was also obtained: Mechanism of injuries, type of midfacial injuries, concomitant/associated injuries and treatment. Results: A total of 101 patients with midfacial injuries were involved. They were made up of 85 males and 16 females. The 20-29 year age group was mostly affected (44.6%) and the most common cause of midface injuries was road traffic accident (91.1%). The zygoma was fractured more than any other midfacial bone (46.0%). A total of 144 associated injuries were recorded among these patients, head and ocular injuries accounted for 49 (34%) and 35 (24.3%) respectively. The patients were mostly treated conservatively or by closed reduction. Conclusion: The rate of head and ocular injuries among patients with midfacial injury was high. Knowledge of these associated injuries provides useful strategies for patient care and prevention of further complications. A multidisciplinary approach is important for optimum management of these patients.http://www.nigerianjsurg.com/article.asp?issn=1117-6806;year=2014;volume=20;issue=1;spage=26;epage=29;aulast=UdeaborConcomitant injuriesmidface traumamultidisciplinary care |
| spellingShingle | Samuel Udeabor Victor I Akinmoladun Adeola Olusanya Ambrose Obiechina Pattern of midface trauma with associated concomitant injuries in a Nigerian Referral Centre Nigerian Journal of Surgery Concomitant injuries midface trauma multidisciplinary care |
| title | Pattern of midface trauma with associated concomitant injuries in a Nigerian Referral Centre |
| title_full | Pattern of midface trauma with associated concomitant injuries in a Nigerian Referral Centre |
| title_fullStr | Pattern of midface trauma with associated concomitant injuries in a Nigerian Referral Centre |
| title_full_unstemmed | Pattern of midface trauma with associated concomitant injuries in a Nigerian Referral Centre |
| title_short | Pattern of midface trauma with associated concomitant injuries in a Nigerian Referral Centre |
| title_sort | pattern of midface trauma with associated concomitant injuries in a nigerian referral centre |
| topic | Concomitant injuries midface trauma multidisciplinary care |
| url | http://www.nigerianjsurg.com/article.asp?issn=1117-6806;year=2014;volume=20;issue=1;spage=26;epage=29;aulast=Udeabor |
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