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Fulltext Delayed spontaneous traumatic pneumocephalus

Chandran TH, Prepageran N, Philip R, Gopala K, Zubaidi AL, Jalaludin MA

Med J Malaysia, 2007 Dec;62(5):411-2.

Pneumocephalus or collection of air in the intracranial cavity can occur after trauma or surgery. However, delayed pneumocephalus occurring months after the initial injury is not common. We would like to report a case of spontaneous traumatic pneumoencephalocele presenting with transient recurrent hemiparesis 14 months after the initial trauma.

Matched MeSH terms: Maxillary Fractures/complications

Management of the fractured maxillary tuberosity: an alternative method

Ngeow WC

Quintessence Int, 1998 Mar;29(3):189-90.

PMID: 9643254

The maxillary tuberosity can fracture during extraction of a molar tooth. If a small bony fragment is affected, the extraction of the tooth and tuberosity continues; however, a conservative approach is advised if the bony fragment is large. In a modified blind surgical technique, the tooth is removed without the fractured bone.

Matched MeSH terms: Maxillary Fractures/etiology; Maxillary Fractures/prevention & control; Maxillary Fractures/therapy*

Fulltext Maxillo-facial fractures--a retrospective analysis of 285 cases

Foo GC

Med J Malaysia, 1983 Sep;38(3):178-81.

PMID: 6672556

A retrospective analysis of 285 patients who had sustained maxillojacial fractures over a period of a decade was undertaken. The commonest cause of injury was motor vehicle accidents (71.9%). The mandibular body was the most common site fractured. 80% of the patients were males and almost 50% were Chinese. Practically all types of fixation were employed. The results obtained were satisfactory.

Matched MeSH terms: Maxillary Fractures/etiology*; Maxillary Fractures/epidemiology

Middle third fractures of facial skeleton at University Hospital, Kuala Lumpur: a retrospective study

Nor GM, Lian CB

Singapore Dent J, 1988 Dec;13(1):31-2.

PMID: 3155001

This is a retrospective study of 80 patients with major central and lateral middle third fractures of facial skeleton treated at University Hospital from 1981 to 1985. The most common was the fractures of zygomatic complex. The peak incidence was in the 20-29 year age group and males were involved more than females (ratio 9: 1). Road traffic accidents were to be blamed for most of the fractures which was 82.25%.

Matched MeSH terms: Maxillary Fractures/epidemiology

Submental intubation - Practical alternative airway in maxillofacial surgeries

Lim D, Parumo R, Ma CB, Palasuntharam S

J Clin Anesth, 2017 09;41:97-98.

PMID: 28802621 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2017.07.001

Matched MeSH terms: Maxillary Fractures/surgery*

Fulltext Epidemiology of Maxillofacial Fractures at a Teaching Hospital in Malaysia: A Retrospective Study

Abosadegh MM, Saddki N, Al-Tayar B, Rahman SA

Biomed Res Int, 2019;2019:9024763.

PMID: 30895196 DOI: 10.1155/2019/9024763

Background/Aim: Epidemiology of maxillofacial fractures (MFF) varies between populations. This study investigated the epidemiology of MFF treated at the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Unit, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).

Methods: A retrospective review of 473 medical records of patients with MFF treated from June 2013 to December 2015 was conducted. Information on demographic characteristics of patients, aetiology of injury, types of MFF, and treatment was obtained. Descriptive analysis, Pearson's chi-squared test, and multiple logistic regression analysis were conducted. The level of significance was set at 0.05.

Results: Most patients treated for MFF were males (82.2%), aged 30 and below (63.1%), and from Malay ethnic (97.4%). Road traffic accident was the most common cause of MFF (83.1%), with motorcycle accident accounting for most injuries (73.6%). Orbital wall fracture was the most frequent MFF type (51.2%). About half of MFF patients (51.4%) were treated conservatively. Patients aged more than 20 years old were at higher odds of sustaining orbital wall fracture (AOR= 1.76; 95% CI: 1.214-2.558; P= 0.003) but were at lower odds of sustaining mandibular fracture (AOR= 0.47; 95% CI: 0.315-0.695; P= 0.001) than patients who are 20 years old and younger. Helmet use among motorcyclists was significantly associated with the nasal, orbital wall, and maxillary sinus wall fractures (P= 0.006, 0.010, and 0.004, respectively).

Conclusion: Motorcycle accident was the most common cause of MFF in Kelantan, Malaysia. Ages of patient and helmet use were associated with the type of MFF sustained. This study provides important information to facilitate the planning of MFF prevention strategies among motorcyclists and emphasizes the importance of using a helmet when riding a motorcycle.

Matched MeSH terms: Maxillary Fractures

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