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Timing for repair of mandible fractures
Author(s) -
Barker Daniel A.,
Oo Kenneth K.,
Allak Amir,
Park Stephen S.
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1002/lary.21775
Subject(s) - mandible (arthropod mouthpart) , orthodontics , computer science , geology , medicine , dentistry , biology , genus , botany
Abstract Objectives/Hypothesis: Timing for repair of mandible fractures is a significant factor with regard to the rate of complication. Study Design: Retrospective chart review of the previous 5 years (January 2005–January 2010). Methods: All patients undergoing mandible fracture fixation performed in the study period and having complete records were analyzed (n = 83). Patients were stratified by time to fixation following initial injury. Subjects were then separated by the presence or absence of any of the following complications: infection, malunion, and nonunion. Logistical regression was then performed. Results: Out of 83 patients there were 4 patients with six complications including malunion (n = 4) and infection (n = 2). There were no cases of nonunion. Delay in surgical intervention did not influence the complication rate. Conclusions: Complications from repair of mandible fractures are rare; it is difficult to detect significant variables that may impact outcomes. We found no relationship between complications and timing to repair.