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. 2016 Feb 23:9:120.
doi: 10.1186/s13104-016-1934-5.

Maxillofacial fractures among Sudanese children at Khartoum Dental Teaching Hospital

Hatim M Almahdi  1 , Mohammed A Higzi  2
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Maxillofacial fractures among Sudanese children at Khartoum Dental Teaching Hospital

Hatim M Almahdi et al. BMC Res Notes. .

Abstract

Background: Maxillofacial fractures in children are less frequent compared to adults but result in special complications affecting the growth, function and esthetics.

Aim: The study aimed at assessing the characteristics and the pattern of facial fractures among children seen at Khartoum Teaching Dental Hospital (KTDH).

Method: The study included 390 patients presenting with maxillofacial trauma at KTDH during a year period (2010-2011).

Results: A total of 390 patients, diagnosed with facial fractures, were seen at KTDH; 14.1% (55) were children below 16 years of age with the mean age of 10 years (SD ± 3.9). The ratio of males to females was 2.2:1. Most fractures were due to road traffic accidents (RTA) 56.4%, followed by daily living activities 21.8% and assault 16.4%. The most prevalent anatomic sites of fractures were mandible 77%; combination fractures i.e. more than one site 32.7% and zygomatic-complex (13.5%). Concomitant injuries were found in 9.1%. Almost half of the patients were managed conservatively 49.1%, closed reduction 34.5% and surgical open reduction 16.4%.

Conclusions: The findings of this study indicated that pediatric facial fractures constitute 14.1% of the total number of facial fractures. RTA was the main cause, which should be considered in legislative and preventive strategies.

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