@article{ref1,
title="Pattern of soft tissue injuries to the oro-facial region in Nigerian children attending a teaching hospital",
journal="International journal of paediatric dentistry",
year="2002",
author="Oginni, F. O. and Fagade, O. O. and Akinwande, J. A. and Arole, G. F. and Odusanya, S. A.",
volume="12",
number="3",
pages="201-206",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to determine the aetiological factors and pattern of oro-facial soft tissue injuries among children in a suburban Nigerian population. The problems encountered in the management of the patients are also highlighted. SETTING: Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals' Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State Nigeria. SAMPLE AND METHODS: This prospective study was carried out in children aged < or = 15 years who presented with oro-facial soft tissue injuries between July 1996 and December 1997. Data was collected from a clinical examination of the child and a questionnaire completed by the parent or carer. RESULTS: During the study period, 174 children were managed for oro-facial soft tissue injuries, an incidence of 1.1%, out of a total of 15 582 child admissions. A male preponderance was found (1 : 0.74). The mean age +/- SD was 7.3 +/- 4.2 years and the range was 9 months-15 years. Falls were the most common aetiology followed by road traffic accident. The forehead was the most frequently injured site. A mortality of 3.4% was found. Although animal bites and burns accounted for only 13.8% of all injuries, all the deaths were a result of these aetiologies. Road traffic accidents and burn victims had the longest hospital stay. CONCLUSION: Although falls and road traffic accidents are frequent causes of oro-facial soft tissue injuries, less common causes, like burns and dog bites are more likely to result in death.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0960-7439",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}