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Maxillofacial injuries in pregnancy following domestic abuse: A challenge in management
Author(s) -
Agarwal Padmanidhi,
Chug Ashi,
Bhatt Sumit,
Kumar Shailesh,
Jain Kanav
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
dental traumatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.82
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1600-9657
pISSN - 1600-4469
DOI - 10.1111/edt.12595
Subject(s) - medical emergency , suicide prevention , poison control , occupational safety and health , injury prevention , pregnancy , medicine , human factors and ergonomics , domestic violence , forensic engineering , engineering , pathology , biology , genetics
Abstract Domestic violence against women remains one of the most difficult obstacles in the growth of civilization. The maxillofacial region is commonly involved, and injuries are complex to characterize and manage due to diverse presentations, underlying physiological changes and sometimes an association with pregnancy complications, creating a challenge for the operating surgeon. This case report discusses the clinical presentation of maxillofacial injuries sustained by a pregnant woman who also had obstetric complications. The management of such trauma by a multidisciplinary squad led by the maxillofacial surgery team is outlined. Increasing awareness among oral healthcare providers for the early identification of interpersonal abuse along with timely intervention and adequate referral is important. Close monitoring and follow‐up are also mandatory.