Maxillofacial fractures in the province of Latina, Lazio, Italy: Review of 400 injuries and 83 cases

Arangio, Paolo; Vellone, Valentino; Torre, U.; Calafati, Vincenzo; Capriotti, Marco; Cascone, Piero

doi:10.1016/j.jcms.2013.07.030

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“…Another finding was the high prevalence of mandibular fractures, followed by fractures of the zygomatic‐orbital complex. This is consistent with the results reported by other authors . The mandible is more exposed to traumatic events, such as road traffic accidents.…”

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“…Traffic accidents represent a major public health problem and, according to the World Health Organization, will become the third leading cause of death by 2030 . Recent studies have demonstrated that road traffic accidents are the most prevalent etiology for facial trauma . Some authors attribute the highest prevalence in this kind of accident to the changing social habits and dynamics that necessitate the use of motor vehicles .…”

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“…These facts also explain the large number of accidents involving motorcyclists and injuries found in the present study and emphasize the vulnerability of this group. It highlights the need for the use of personal protective equipment, such as helmets and seat belts—and to assess the knowledge of driving behaviors in the target population …”

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Profile and costs associated with the use of osteosynthesis materials in victims of traffic accidents

Aires

Vasconcelos

Silva

2019

Dental Traumatology

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Background/Aims Facial trauma arising from traffic accidents is one of the most prevalent injuries in urban trauma centers. The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency, types, and costs associated with osteosynthesis material used in facial fractures of traffic accident victims seen at the Hospital da Restauração, Recife/PE, Brazil, from January to December 2014. Materials and methods Data were collected from the medical records of hospitalized patients submitted to surgery under general anesthesia for the treatment of facial fractures during the period. The data were analyzed descriptively by calculating absolute frequencies, percentages, and means. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS v.21.0. Results Among the patients, 73.1% were victims of motorcycle accidents that led to higher costs as they were the most prevalent injuries. Mandibular fractures were the most prevalent injury (53.5%). A total of 477 osteosynthesis materials were used, of which 76.51% were a 2.0‐mm plate system, 15.51% were a 1.5‐mm plate system, 3.14% were a 2.4‐mm plate system, 3.77% titanium meshes, 0.83% lag screws, and 0.2% steel wires. The use of these materials for the treatment of facial fractures resulted in a cost of US $51.285,00 for the Brazilian public health system. Conclusion The increase in the number of traffic accidents implies significant numbers of victims with facial fractures, as well as considerable costs associated with the use of osteosynthesis materials for public health services.

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Profile and costs associated with the use of osteosynthesis materials in victims of traffic accidents

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Vasconcelos

Silva

2019

Dental Traumatology

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“…This was similar to other studies [4, 13]. The second peak was in October and can be explained by the olive-harvesting season.…”

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Maxillofacial Fractures in the Province of Pescara, Italy: A Retrospective Study

Ascani

Cosimo

Costa

et al. 2014

ISRN Otolaryngology

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The aim of the present study was to assess the etiology and pattern of maxillofacial fractures in the Province of Pescara, Abruzzo, Central Italy. Was performed a retrospective review of patients treated at the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery of Spirito Santo Hospital from January 2010 to December 2012. Data collected and analyzed included sex, age, cause of injury, site of fracture, monthly distribution, and alcohol misuse. A total of 306 patients sustaining 401 maxillofacial fractures were treated. There were 173 males (56.5%) and 133 females (43.5%). Most of the patients (36.9%) were in the age group of 18–44 years. The most common causes of injuries were road traffic accidents (26.4%); the second leading cause was interpersonal violence (23.2%), followed by injuries associated with falls (19.2%). Fractures of the mandible (31%) and zygoma (23%) were the most common maxillofacial fractures in our study. The monthly distribution peaked in the summer (July and August, 30.4%) and in October (13.1%). In conclusion, this study confirms the close correlation between the incidence and etiology of facial fractures and the geographical, cultural, and socioeconomic features of a population. The data obtained provide important information for the design of future plans for injury prevention and for education of citizens.

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“…In both developed and developing countries, despite seat belt and alcohol legislation, maxillofacial injuries are likely associated with traffic accidents, being the main cause of facial trauma. Other etiological factors often described include physical agressions, falls, interpersonal violence, sports or work-related activities, and animal-related accidents 3,[7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] .…”

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Factors affecting hospital discharge in maxillofacial trauma patients: a retrospective study

Galvão-Moreira¹,

Cantanhede²,

Neto³

et al. 2017

Braz. J. Oral Sci.

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Aim: To determine factors that may affect the time of discharge from hospital in patients who underwent maxillofacial trauma. Methods: The sample included 115 patients seen at a public hospital in Brazil, to whom surgical maxillofacial treatment was delivered. Data were obtained from patients' medical records and then followed by a statistical analysis using a 5% significance level. Results: The location of fractures and other clinical features such as the presence of edema and ecchymosis were found to be significantly associated with increased time of discharge from hospital (P < 0.05). When data were modeled using a GML approach, male gender was associated with a lower likelihood of prolonged hospital discharge (OR = 0.84; 95% CI: 0.72-0.98; P < 0.05), while the presence of edema was associated with greater time of hospital discharge (OR = 1.30; 95% CI: 1.14-1.49; P < 0.001). No significant association with age, etiology of trauma, and number of fractures was observed (P > 0.05). Conclusion: Female gender was associated with greater time of hospital discharge, and further concerns should be addressed to the management of lesions following maxillofacial trauma surgical interventions.

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Maxillofacial fractures in the province of Latina, Lazio, Italy: Review of 400 injuries and 83 cases

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Profile and costs associated with the use of osteosynthesis materials in victims of traffic accidents

Profile and costs associated with the use of osteosynthesis materials in victims of traffic accidents

Maxillofacial Fractures in the Province of Pescara, Italy: A Retrospective Study

Factors affecting hospital discharge in maxillofacial trauma patients: a retrospective study

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