Author/Authors :
Eghtedari, M F Department of ENT, Khalili Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz , Khezri Department of ENT, S Department of ENT, Khalili Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz
Abstract :
Background: The fracture of the mandible is the second most common
facial bone injury. When this injury occurs, it could be serious
with complications that may even result in death.
Objective: To evaluate the current trends in mandibular fracture
(MF) in southern Iran.
Methods: In a cross-sectional study, several parameters including
age, sex, cause of fracture, anatomical site of fracture, presenting
symptoms and sings of patients and associated injuries were determined
in 162 patients with facial bone injuries referring to Khalili
Hospital, the referral center in Shiraz, southern Iran. 51 of 162 patients
had sustained 77 independent lines of fractures in their mandibles.
Results: The greatest number of mandibular fractures occurred in
patients aged between 11 and 30 years with male/female ratio of
5.25/1. Motor vehicle accident was found to be the leading etiological
factor (39.1%) followed by falls (33.3%) and violence (21.5%).
Facture of the condyle of mandible was the most frequently type of
fracture followed by fracture of the body, angle, symphysis,
parasmphysis, alveolar region, coronoid process and ramus. Approximately,
40% of the studied patients also suffered from injuries
to other body organs, most commonly to their eyes, limbs and brain.
Conclusion: The epidemiology of mandibular fracture in our region
is far different from other reports
