Pediatric maxillofacial injuries at a Nigerian teaching hospital: A three-year review

Daniel, O. O.; Ngutor, Ver-Or; Idemudia, Akhiwu Benjamin; Adetokunbo, A. R.; Cornelius, I. A.; Akinwale, Efunkoya

doi:10.4103/1119-3077.110126

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“…The prevalence of head, facial, and maxillofacial injuries was similar to that reported by other studies [2, 9, 18]. Speed, position of victim, use of safety devices, and surface impact geometry are mostly responsible for the degree of impact and injuries sustained in road traffic accidents [23].…”

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“…Social, cultural, and environmental factors have been associated with the pattern of head and maxillofacial injuries, especially those caused by automobile accidents [9, 12]. …”

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“…Automobile accidents are the major cause of unintentional maxillofacial and head injuries in the pediatric population [8, 9]. The prevalence of these lesions ranges from 34.2% [3] to 57.8% [10].…”

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“…However, few studies have focused on the factors associated with injuries in the head region, especially maxillofacial injuries in the pediatric population [5, 8, 9]. Studies have identified not only the factors involved in their occurrence, but also the social environment in which they occur, resulting in greater visibility [2].…”

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“…Studies have identified not only the factors involved in their occurrence, but also the social environment in which they occur, resulting in greater visibility [2]. Nevertheless, studies on this subject help to clarify the circumstances and support the development of clinical auditing, services management, and public policies for health prevention and promotion [9]. …”

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Head and Maxillofacial Injuries in Child and Adolescent Victims of Automotive Accidents

Cavalcanti

Lino

Oliveira

et al. 2014

The Scientific World Journal

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Background. Victims of motor vehicle accidents may suffer multiple lesions, including maxillofacial injuries. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and factors associated with head, facial, and maxillofacial injuries in child and adolescent victims of automobile accidents. A cross-sectional study was carried out with analysis of forensic medical reports from the Legal Medical Institute of Campina Grande, Brazil, between January 2008 and December 2011. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis was conducted using the chi-square test (α = 0.05). From 1613 medical reports analyzed, the sample is composed 232 (14.4%) reports referring to child and adolescent victims of automobile accidents aged 0–19 years of both sexes. Victims were mostly adolescents aged from 15 to 19 years (64.2%), males (73.7%), and motorcyclists (51.3%). More than half of the victims had single lesions (54.3%) located in the head (20.7%) and face (21.6%). Head injuries occurred more frequently in children aged 0–4 years (53.8%, PR = 5.065, 95% CI = 1.617–5.870) and pedestrians (30.4%, PR = 2.039, 95% CI = 1.024–4.061), while facial and maxillofacial injuries occurred in higher proportion among females (31.1%, PR = 0.489, 95% CI = 0.251–0.954). Our findings suggest that accidents involving motorcyclists are the most prevalent, affecting male adolescents aged from 15 to 19 years, resulting in a high frequency of injuries in the head and face regions.

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“…Social, cultural, and environmental factors have been associated with the pattern of head and maxillofacial injuries, especially those caused by automobile accidents [9, 12]. …”

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confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Head and Maxillofacial Injuries in Child and Adolescent Victims of Automotive Accidents

Cavalcanti

Lino

Oliveira

et al. 2014

The Scientific World Journal

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Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Pattern, Distribution, Etiology and Treatment of Maxillofacial Injuries from Different Geopolitical Zones in Nigeria

Adebayo,

Fomete,

Egbunah

et al. 2024

J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg.

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Purpose: This study aimed to provide a nationwide survey of maxillofacial injuries pattern, distribution, etiology, and treatment based on Nigeria's geopolitical zones.Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis included all cross-sectional, cohort, case-control and randomized controlled studies published between 2004 and 2019 (16 years). Comparisons were made between different age groups, gender, site of maxillofacial injury, associated injuries, and treatment across geopolitical zones in Nigeria: southwest(SW), southsouth(SS), southeast(SE), northwest(NW), north central(NC) and northeast(NE). Proportion meta-analysis using the generic inverse variance method, risk ratio effect measure, and random effects model was conducted.Results: A total of 35 studies including 4,472 patients from four geopolitical zones across Nigeria (SW, SS, SE and NW) were included in this review. Age range was 0.3 to 90 years. Highest male to female ratio reported was 30:1. Road tra c crash (RTC) was the major risk factor for maxillofacial injuries (3.10, 95% CI, 2.34 -4.10), and motorcycle crash was second (0.44; 95% CI, 0.29 -0.66). Other aetiologic factors were assault (0.28; 95% CI, 0.19 -0.40), fall (0.06; 95% CI, 0.03 -0.11), sports injuries (0.03; 95% CI, 0.02 -0.05) and others (0.04; 95% CI, 0.02 -0.09).Conclusions and relevance: RTC, motorcycle crash and assault constituted the most important factors for maxillofacial injuries in Nigeria. The result of this study highlights the importance of improved road safety measures and maintenance of law and order.

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Pediatric craniomaxillofacial injuries after road traffic crashes: characteristics of injuries and protective equipment use

Yunus

Ngeow

Ramli

2015

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine

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Pediatric maxillofacial injuries at a Nigerian teaching hospital: A three-year review

Abstract: Road traffic accident and falls still remains the leading cause of maxillofacial injuries in children in this part of the globe. There is a need to reinforce existing traffic laws that aimed at minimizing the menace of RTA-related accidents.

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Head and Maxillofacial Injuries in Child and Adolescent Victims of Automotive Accidents

Head and Maxillofacial Injuries in Child and Adolescent Victims of Automotive Accidents

Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Pattern, Distribution, Etiology and Treatment of Maxillofacial Injuries from Different Geopolitical Zones in Nigeria

Pediatric craniomaxillofacial injuries after road traffic crashes: characteristics of injuries and protective equipment use

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