title: A retrospective study of injuries to the maxillofacial skeleton in Harare, Zimbabwe.
abstract: A retrospective study was undertaken of 311 patients with injuries to the maxillofacial skeleton treated at Harare Central Hospital, Harare. Two hundred and fifty two (80.7%) of the patients were males, 74.6% of all the fractures involved the mandible and assault was the most common causative agent (81.6%). The aetiology, incidence, pattern of fractures, presence of infection, choice of treatment and the results of treatment are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Maxillofacial Unit, Harare Central Hospital, Zimbabwe.
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Khan
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D015030:Zimbabwe