Analysis of the pattern of maxillofacial fractures in north western of Iran: A retrospective study

Analysis of the pattern of maxillofacial fractures in north western of Iran: A retrospective study

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Background : Maxillofacial fractures can lead to substantial long-term functional, esthetic and psychological complications.Aim : The aim of this study is to evaluate these injuries in a Turkish Iranian population.Materials and Methods : A retrospective study of 170 patients with 210 maxillofacial fractures admitted to the emergency department of offworld drum pads a central referral emergency hospital in the area over a 5 year period is presented.

Patients′ data included demographic information, etiology, site and associated injuries and complications.Results : Road traffic accident was the commonest cause (40%) and the age group of 21-30 comprised the biggest group (30%).Mandibular fractures outnumbered midface fractures (150vs.

60).Ramus (21.5%) and zygoma (26.

5%) were the commonest fracture regions respectively in mandible and midface.Male: female ratio was 3.8:1 Almost half of patients peperomia double duty (46%) had sustained associated injuries most of which was soft tissue laceration of the face (17.

5%).22 patient (13%) had associated complication and the hemorrhage was the commonest form of that (9%).Conclusion : It seems that road traffic accidents continue to be the leading cause of maxillofacial fractures and there is an urgent need to implement enhanced regulations and monitoring on motor vehicular traffic.