Pattern of Maxillofacial Trauma among Patients with Head Injuries

Presence of accompanying head injury in patients with maxillofacial trauma.

BACKGROUND Patients with maxillofacial fractures are at high risk of accompanying traumatic cranial injuries. Prompt determination of head injury in these patients is crucial for improving patient survival and recovery. METHODS The records of 246 patients with maxillofacial fractures referred to the emergency department of our hospital between January 2006 and September 2009 were reviewed in ...

Submental Intubation in Maxillofacial Trauma Patients

Introduction: To describe a modified technique for submental intubation in severely traumatized maxillofacial patients and to evaluate complications arising from the procedure.  Materials and Methods: Submental intubation was performed in twelve patients with maxillofacial trauma ,from 2007 – 2012, which were operated under general anesthesia for treatment of facial fractures. Results: The pati...

Hydrocephalus in Patients With Head Trauma: A Series of 14 Patients

Background and Aim: Hydrocephalus can cause ventricular expansion, which if not treated promptly, can result in brain damage. The hydrocephalus-induced damage is not fully improved, even by means of surgical procedures, leading to permanent damages to the brain. Methods and Materials/Patients: The aim of this study was to evaluate the demographic characteristics as well as hydrocephalus in pat...

Ocular injuries, triage, and management in maxillofacial trauma.

ABC of major trauma. Head injuries--II.

* Confusion or any other depression of consciousness at the time of the examination * Skull fracture * Neurological symptoms or signs, or both * Difficulty in assessing the patient-for example, because of ingestion of alcohol, epilepsy, or other medical conditions that cloud consciousness; children are also difficult to assess * Lack of a responsible adult to supervise the patient and other soc...