China Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ›› 2018, Vol. 16 ›› Issue (4): 348-351.doi: 10.19438/j.cjoms.2018.04.011

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A retrospective study of 1264 cases of maxillofacial fractures

ZHOU Yun-feng, LIU Qi, LI Zhi, LI Zu-bing   

  1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University. Wuhan 430079, Hubei Province, China
  • Received:2018-03-01 Revised:2018-04-07 Online:2018-07-20 Published:2018-08-09

Abstract: PURPOSE:To analyze the epidemiological characteristics and treatment of maxillofacial fractures. METHODS: A retrospective clinical study was performed to assess 1264 patients' data, including age, gender, cause of fracture, site of fracture, associated systemic injuries and complications. RESULTS: There were 942(74.53%) males and 322(25.47%) females. The majority of fractures were found between 20 and 50 years old (59.10%). Nine hundred and sixty-five(76.35%) had accidental fall injuries, 276(21.84%) had systemic injuries, 120(37.62%) had brain and skull injuries. 1107(87.58%) were treated with rigid internal fixation. CONCLUSIONS: Males constitute the majority of maxillofacial fractures. The main cause of maxillofacial fractures is accidental fall injury, brain and skull injury are the most common complication.

Key words: Oral and maxillofacial region, Retrospective study, Maxilla, Mandible, Rigid internal fixation

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