Facial trauma in women resulting from violence by men.
In a 2 1/2-year period, 546 women with facial injuries were treated. In 8.2%, the injury was related to some form of violence exerted by a man. In cases where the individual was known, it was usually the husband or boyfriend (almost 67%). The assault consisted of a beating with the hands in over 70% of the cases. Fracture of the mandible was the most common injury. There were also 62 cases of home accidents.
Zachariades
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Oral and Maxillofacial Clinic, Peripheral Hospital of Attica-K.A.T., Athens, Greece.
Koumoura
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Konsolaki-Agouridaki
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D000061:Accidents, Home; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000209:etiology; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013179:Spouse Abuse; D013406:Suicide, Attempted; D014754:Violence