Evaluation of the Spectrum Of Co-Existing Injuries In Patients With Maxillofacial Trauma: A Retrospective Study

Vaishali V

doi:10.19070/2379-156x-2200033

Abstract

Evaluation of the Spectrum Of Co-Existing Injuries In Patients With Maxillofacial Trauma: A Retrospective Study

Highlights

Patients with maxillofacial injuries are mostly seen to have co-existing injuries resulting from the trauma
A retrospective analysis of 888 maxillofacial trauma cases reported to the emergency department during the last five years was done
There is increasing recognition that patients, who have sustained multiple injuries, benefit from early multidisciplinary management by a specialized unit, or trauma centre [2]. It is required of the maxillofacial surgeon attending such cases in the emergency department to promptly identify these concomitant injuries during the primary and secondary survey to avoid grave situations

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Introduction

Patients with maxillofacial injuries are mostly seen to have co-existing injuries resulting from the trauma. The extent and degree of these injuries depend on the mechanism and impact of the trauma. There is increasing recognition that patients, who have sustained multiple injuries, benefit from early multidisciplinary management by a specialized unit, or trauma centre [2]. It is required of the maxillofacial surgeon attending such cases in the emergency department to promptly identify these concomitant injuries during the primary and secondary survey to avoid grave situations. This study intends to identify commonly occurring collateral injuries with maxillofacial trauma to render a directed patient care

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