SynthesisInternational dental journal2021
Patterns of Maxillofacial Injuries in the Middle East and North Africa: A Systematic Review.
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- A systematic review and meta-analysis of oral and maxillofacial trauma.The Journal of forensic odonto-stomatology · 2022Pooled it
- Maxillofacial Fractures in Southern Hungary: A 15-Year Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study of 1948 Patients.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Correlation of Pattern and Presentation of Maxillofacial Injuries with Seatbelt Law Compliance in Saudi Arabia.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2025Article
- Changing Trends in Maxillofacial Trauma: A Single-Center Retrospective Study in India.Indian journal of plastic surgery : official publication of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India · 2025Article
- Analysis of jaw fractures in motorcycle accidents: a systematic review.Archives of craniofacial surgery · 2025Article
- Clinical Characteristics of Nasal Fractures: An 11-year Retrospective Study.International archives of otorhinolaryngology · 2025Article
- Patterns and Outcomes of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma in Puerto Rico: Insights From a Five-Year Retrospective Study.Cureus · 2025Article
- Comprehensive examination of etiological factors and clinical manifestations of maxillofacial traumas in forensic cases: A five-year retrospective study.Ulusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES · 2024Article
- Repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on the epidemiology of facial fractures: a retrospective cohort study.Oral and maxillofacial surgery · 2024Article
- Enhancing Cranio-Maxillofacial Fracture Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- The Role of Glass Fiber-reinforced Composites in Maxillary Fracture Repair.Galen medical journal · 2024Review
- Factors affecting aesthetic results in patients undergoing craniofacial reconstruction following maxillofacial trauma.American journal of translational research · 2024Article
- A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF THE MAXILLOFACIAL INJURIES IN TWO EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS IN TBILISI, GEORGIA.Georgian medical news · 2023Article
- Patterns and Characteristics of Midface Fractures in North-Eastern Romania.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Article
- In vivo performance of a rare earth free Mg-Zn-Ca alloy manufactured using twin roll casting for potential applications in the cranial and maxillofacial fixation devices.Bioactive materials · 2022Article
- Epidemiology of maxillofacial injuries in "Heratsi" No 1 university hospital in Yerevan, Armenia: a retrospective study.BMC oral health · 2022Article
- Cervical Spine Injuries and Maxillofacial Trauma: A Systematic Review.The Saudi dental journal · 2021Review
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Abstract
objectiveThe objective of this review was to investigate the epidemiological characteristics of maxillofacial fractures (MFFs), to establish the prevalence of MFFs, and to recognise the major causative factors in both males and females in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. STUDY
designThe protocol of this systematic reviews was established according to the guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P); the following databases were searched: PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Google Scholar and Web of Science. We used STROBE checklist to assess the risk of bias in all identified studies, 37 studies fulfilled the eligibility criteria, and hence were selected for analysis.
resultsA total of 27,994 patients (22,965 males and 5,129 females) ranging from 0 to 97 years who experienced maxillofacial injuries during the study period were entered into this review. Road traffic accidents (RTAs) were the most common cause of MFF followed by falls. The mandible was the most common site of injury. In the MENA region, males outnumbered females in terms of maxillofacial injuries with a ratio of 4.5:1.
conclusionMaxillofacial fractures are highly prevalent in the MENA region, and they are mainly caused by RTAs, especially among young males. Therefore, the concerned authorities need to employ and implement stricter traffic rules in order to minimise the risk of maxillofacial injuries and their subsequent increased morbidity and mortality rates.
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