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

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dc.contributor.authorKamulegeya, Adriane
dc.contributor.authorLakor, Francis
dc.contributor.authorKabenge, Kate
dc.date.accessioned2022-12-16T15:09:25Z
dc.date.available2022-12-16T15:09:25Z
dc.date.issued2009
dc.description.abstractA 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.en_US
dc.identifier.citationKamulegeya, A., Lakor, F., & Kabenge, K. (2009). Oral maxillofacial fractures seen at a Ugandan tertiary hospital: a six-month prospective study. Clinics, 64(9), 843-848.doi: 10.1590/S1807-59322009000900004en_US
dc.identifier.issn1807-5932
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/6354
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherClinicsen_US
dc.subjectTrauma; Facial injuries; Maxillofacial fracturesen_US
dc.titleOral Maxillofacial Fractures Seen at a Ugandan Tertiary Hospital: A Six-Month Prospective Studyen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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