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ArticleThe Saudi dental journal2019

Patterns of maxillofacial fractures in Hofuf, Saudi Arabia: A 10-year retrospective case series.

Mohammed Al-Bokhamseen, Ra'ed Salma, Mohammed Al-Bodbaij

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Article in The Saudi dental journal, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 26 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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26 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 45 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. A systematic review and meta-analysis of oral and maxillofacial trauma.The Journal of forensic odonto-stomatology · 2022
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  3. Maxillofacial trauma in the gulf countries: a systematic review.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2021
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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Mohammed Al-BokhamseenResident Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, King Fahad Hospital, Hofuf, Saudi Arabia.
Ra'ed SalmaMaxillofacial Surgery, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed Al-BodbaijOral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, King Fahad Hospital, Hofuf, Saudi Arabia.
King Fahad Hospital Hufūf · SARiyadh Elm University · SA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThis retrospective study was performed to analyze the incidence, etiology, and types of maxillofacial fractures in a major city in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. MATERIALS AND

methodsThe medical records of all patients treated in the operating rooms for maxillofacial fractures by the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department at King Fahad Hospital, Hofuf, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, between January 1, 2007, and December 31, 2016, were reviewed. A total of 270 patients with complete records were included. The data extracted included the age, gender, nationality, causes of injury, and patterns of maxillofacial fractures involved.

resultsAmong the 270 patients, 241 (89.3%) were males, and 29 (10.7%) were females. The young adult (19-44 years) age group was the most affected (65.6%). Road traffic accidents (63.3%) were found to be the most frequent causes of maxillofacial fractures; falls were the second most common (15.9%). The rate of mandibular (54.6%) fractures was higher than that of mid-facial (45.4%) fractures. Among the mandibular fractures, the most common type was the parasymphyseal fracture (24.6%). Zygomatic fractures were the most common (48.6%) of midface fractures.

conclusionsSimilar to reports of other studies in different regions of Saudi Arabia, Al-Ahsa showed that road traffic accidents were the most predominant etiology of maxillofacial fractures affecting most frequently males of young adult age group. These findings emphasize the need for better education of road safety and enforcement of traffic laws, especially for the most affected age group.

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AccidentsFacial fracturesInjuriesMaxillofacialPatternsTrauma

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PMCPMC6349956
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