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ArticleJournal of maxillofacial and oral surgery2024

Pattern and Management of Maxillofacial Trauma in Selected Trauma Units Across Africa: A Prospective Pilot Study.

Mzubanzi Mabongo, Grace E Parkins, Timothy Aladelusi, Mohammed Adam Sheikh Abdullahi, Félicité Ngounou Ngamo, Imade J Ayo-Yusuf, Paa-Kwesi Blankson, Emmy N Nokaneng, Tshepiso Mfolo, Matthew O Boamah

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Mzubanzi MabongoDepartment of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Steve Biko Academic Hospital (Cluster), University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa.
Grace E ParkinsDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Ghana/Korle Bu, Teaching Hospital, P.O. Box KB-20, Accra, Ghana.
Timothy AladelusiDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan/University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Mohammed Adam Sheikh AbdullahiDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Maiduguri, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Bama Road, PMB 1414, Maiduguri, Borno State Nigeria.
Félicité Ngounou NgamoHôpital Gynéco-Obstetrique Et Pédiatrique de Douala, Douala, Cameroon.
Imade J Ayo-YusufDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa.
Paa-Kwesi BlanksonDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Ghana/Korle Bu, Teaching Hospital, P.O. Box KB-20, Accra, Ghana.ORCID 0000-0003-3726-3501
Emmy N NokanengDepartment of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Steve Biko Academic Hospital (Cluster), University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa.
Tshepiso MfoloDepartment of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Steve Biko Academic Hospital (Cluster), University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa.
Matthew O BoamahDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Ghana/Korle Bu, Teaching Hospital, P.O. Box KB-20, Accra, Ghana.

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Abstract

Introduction: Trauma to the facial region could lead to considerable social, psychological and economic consequences. With the African region being a major contributor to global trauma events, we set out to describe the epidemiology and management of maxillofacial trauma in selected trauma units across Africa. Materials and Methods: This was a six-month prospective multicentre study carried out during March-September 2021.The study involved five major hospitals across the African continent. The patterns of maxillofacial injuries were recorded and patients managed according to local standardized operating protocols. Treatment delays and postoperative complications were recorded at review. Data analysis included descriptive statistics and regression analysis ( Conclusion: With the overwhelming contribution of road crashes, measures to ensure road safety are needed to significantly reduce maxillofacial injuries in the African region, while also reducing socioeconomic inequality to timely treatment.

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AfricaEpidemiologyInjuriesMaxillofacialPatternTrauma

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PMID39618466
PMCPMC11607282

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