Mandibular fractures in children. A retrospective study of 99 fractures in 59 patients.
Fifty-nine children younger than 16 years with mandibular fractures were studied by age, sex, type of fracture, cause, methods of treatment, and complications. The cases were divided into three age groups. The male-to-female ratio was 2.9:1. Motor vehicle accidents were the most common cause of mandibular fractures. Associated injuries were more common in young children. The condyle was involved in 43.3% of fractures. Intermaxillary fixation was the most common treatment used. Complications appeared to be rare.
Infante Cossio
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Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Stomatology, Virgen del Rocio, University Hospital, University of Seville, Spain.
Espin Galvez
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Gutierrez Perez
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Garcia-Perla
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Hernandez Guisado
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D000058:Accidental Falls; D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D001265:Athletic Injuries; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D015331:Cohort Studies; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D015994:Incidence; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000293:injuries*; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012744:Sex Ratio; D016896:Treatment Outcome