Oral Maxillofacial Fractures Seen at a Ugandan Tertiary Hospital: A Six-Month Prospective Study

To investigate the epidemiological characteristics of maxillofacial fractures and associated fractures in patients seen in the Oral Surgery Unit of Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda. A six-month prospective study was conducted. Data collected included socio-demographic factors, type and etiology of i...

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Published in:Clinics (São Paulo, Brazil) Brazil), 2009-01, Vol.64 (9), p.843-848
Main Authors: Kamulegeya, Adriane, Lakor, Francis, Kabenge, Kate
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Child
Child, Preschool
Clinical Sciences
Facial injuries
Female
Fractures, Bone - epidemiology
Fractures, Bone - etiology
Fractures, Bone - surgery
Humans
Male
Maxillofacial fractures
Maxillofacial Injuries - epidemiology
Maxillofacial Injuries - etiology
Maxillofacial Injuries - surgery
MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications - epidemiology
Prospective Studies
Socioeconomic Factors
Trauma
Uganda - epidemiology
Young Adult
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Summary:To investigate the epidemiological characteristics of maxillofacial fractures and associated fractures in patients seen in the Oral Surgery Unit of Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda. A six-month prospective study was conducted. Data collected included socio-demographic factors, type and etiology of injury, additional fractures, and post-surgery complications. One hundred thirty-two (132) cases ranging from 5–70 yrs of age were reported, with a male: female ratio of 7.7:1. The 21–30 yr age group was the largest, comprising 51.51% of cases (n=68). Road traffic accidents contributed to 56.06% (n=74) of fractures. In total, 66% of the sample (n=87) suffered isolated mandibular fractures. Symphyseal and maxillary fractures were the most common mandibular and mid-facial fractures, respectively. Among associated fractures, the femur was most affected. A total of 39 (29.54%) of patients had post-operative complications, of which infection accounted for 48.71% (n= 19), and malocclusion accounted for 17.94% (n=7). Anticipated changes in maxillofacial trauma trends necessitate regular epidemiologic studies of facial fractures to allow for development and implementation of timely novel preventive measures.
ISSN:1807-5932
1980-5322
1980-5322
DOI:10.1590/S1807-59322009000900004