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| Year : 2016 | Volume
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| Issue : 2 | Page : 31-35 |
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Outcome of delayed miniplate osteosynthesis of maxillofacial fractures in a Nigerian tertiary institution
Olufemi K Ogundipe1, Gabriel Elekwachi2, Odunayo Babatola2
1 Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
2 Department of Dental Services, Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria
Correspondence Address:
Olufemi K Ogundipe
Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
Nigeria
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DOI: 10.4103/1597-1112.212628
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Background: This report describes treatment outcome following delayed miniplate osteosynthesis (MPO) of maxillofacial fractures.
Materials and Methods: The records of patients who underwent delayed MPO of facial fractures from January 2011 to December 2014 at the Oral and Maxillofacial surgery Unit of the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Nigeria were retrospectively reviewed. Data retrieved were age, gender, etiology of trauma, site of fractures, and time lapse from injury to treatment. Follow-up at postoperative intervals consisted of clinical and radiographic examinations. Outcome variables such as wound infection, wound dehiscence, malocclusion, hardware failure, fracture stability, and neurosensory disturbance were recorded.
Results: Thirty-one patients with 52 facial fractures were treated. There were 18 (58.1%) mandibular, 8 (25.8%) maxillary fracture while 5 (16.1%) fractures occurred in both jaws. All patients had a stable fixation and normal healing. Thirteen complications occurred in 11 patients representing 35.5% of the total. Malocclusion and wound infection were the most common complication. More complications occurred in late treatment group.
Conclusion: MPO with or without postoperative intermaxillary fixation is effective in the delayed facial fracture. Treatment delay may increase the incidence of complications. |
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