title: A retrospective study of 356 midfacial fractures occurring in 225 patients.
abstract: A retrospective 4-year study of 225 patients who collectively suffered 356 midfacial fractures is presented. Distribution of fractures, cause of injury, associated injuries, monthly patterns, and age, race, and sex of the patients are reported.
authors.affiliation: Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery, Valley Medical Center, Fresno, CA 93702.
authors.forename: H E
authors.initials: HE
authors.lastname: Cook
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rowe
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002140:California / Q000453:epidemiology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008338:Mandibular Injuries; D008437:Maxilla / Q000293:injuries; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000150:complications; D015050:Zygoma / Q000293:injuries