A retrospective study of 356 midfacial fractures occurring in 225 patients

H E Cook; M Rowe

doi:10.1016/s0278-2391(10)80469-0

A retrospective study of 356 midfacial fractures occurring in 225 patients

J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1990 Jun;48(6):574-8. doi: 10.1016/s0278-2391(10)80469-0.

Authors

H E Cook¹, M Rowe

Affiliation

¹ Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery, Valley Medical Center, Fresno, CA 93702.

PMID: 2341937
DOI: 10.1016/s0278-2391(10)80469-0

Abstract

A retrospective 4-year study of 225 patients who collectively suffered 356 midfacial fractures is presented. Distribution of fractures, cause of injury, associated injuries, monthly patterns, and age, race, and sex of the patients are reported.

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
California / epidemiology
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Humans
Incidence
Male
Mandibular Injuries
Maxilla / injuries
Maxillofacial Injuries / complications
Maxillofacial Injuries / epidemiology*
Maxillofacial Injuries / etiology
Middle Aged
Retrospective Studies
Wounds and Injuries / complications
Zygoma / injuries