Epidemiological profile of patients with maxillofacial fractures in a secondary public hospital in Distrito Federal

• Autor(a) principal: Ribeiro Vignoli, Yagnn’s
• Data de Publicação: 2022
• Outros Autores: dos Santos Andrade Monteiro, Marinna Mayra, Rocha Itacarambi, Lauane, da Silva Ferreira , Vanessa, Ramos de Andrade Antunes Gomes, Jacqueline, Costa Quirino, Gleyce Mikaelle, Barros de Oliveira, Raniele, Almeida Felix, Caroline, Pereira de Abreu, Edivalda, de Queiroz, Lucivane Julia, Serafim Gregis, Rodineide, Silva Matos, Ruth
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Health Residencies Journal (HRJ)
• Texto Completo: https://escsresidencias.emnuvens.com.br/hrj/article/view/333
• topic: Ossos Faciais; Cirurgia Maxilomandibular; Perfil Epidemiológico; Trauma; Facial fracture; Buccomaxillofacial; Epidemiological profile; Trauma

Introduction: Fractures located in the facial region are classified as severe and with a potential risk of death. Given the high prevalence and incidence of these fractures, it is necessary to have a clear understanding of the patterns of injuries that affect the face. Method: This is a retrospective cross-sectional epidemiological study carried out in a regional hospital in the Federal District, where data from patients who underwent maxillofacial surgery were evaluated. Results: The sample consisted of 47 patients, with men (76.55%) most affected by fractures, the most affected age group was adults (63.80%), the main etiological factor of the fracture was physical aggression ( 29.70%) with all victims being male, the second etiological factor was the uninformed cause (27.60%), the site most affected by the fracture was the mandible (55.31%) and the main treatment instituted was the open unilateral reduction of the mandible (27.65%) followed by the open bilateral reduction of the mandible (25.53%). Conclusion: Interpersonal violence is a global public health problem, there is a need to create public policies and increase public security measures to prevent and reduce situations of violence in order to reduce maxillofacial trauma.