@article{ref1,
title="Analysis of the pattern of maxillofacial fractures in north western of Iran: A retrospective study",
journal="Journal of emergencies, trauma and shock",
year="2011",
author="Shahamfar, Jafar and Shahamfar, Mohamadreza and Mesgarzadeh, Ali Hossein and Azar, Samira Feizi",
volume="4",
number="1",
pages="48-52",
abstract="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 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 (150 vs. 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 (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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0974-2700",
doi="10.4103/0974-2700.76837",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0974-2700.76837"
}