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Alcohol-involved maxillofacial fractures.
- Source :
- Australian Dental Journal; Jun2017 Supplement, Vol. 62, p180-185, 6p, 2 Charts, 2 Graphs
- Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- <bold>Background: </bold>Alcohol-related facial trauma is an increasingly prominent social problem and health hazard. Interpersonal violence (IPV) is often implicated in these trauma presentations and the facial skeleton frequently targeted. This paper examines the characteristics of admitted patients with alcohol-related facial fractures.<bold>Methods: </bold>Electronic data of patients assessed or treated for facial fractures from January 2012 to December 2014 at Western Health was obtained through the Clinical Record Department. Variables analysed include patient age and gender, fracture site(s), alcohol involvement, country of birth, injury mechanism and surgical intervention.<bold>Results: </bold>Of 659 patient records analysed, 18% presentations had alcohol involvement. In the alcohol group, 88% were male, 44% in the 20-34 year age group, 41% suffered nasal fractures, 65% presented following IPV and 60% required surgery. Thirty-seven per cent of patients were non-Australians. Alcohol involvement was significantly correlated with gender, age group and fracture sites but not with surgical intervention or ethnic origin.<bold>Conclusions: </bold>A binge drinking culture has contributed to prevalence of alcohol-related trauma. This study reports alcohol involvement in facial fractures to have high predilection for gender, age group of patients and fracture location. Facial trauma frequently necessitates surgical intervention. Educational programmes should be implemented to raise awareness of this potentially preventable health burden among health providers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- ALCOHOL-induced disorders
FACIAL abnormalities
DISEASE prevalence
ELECTRONIC data processing
PUBLIC health
COMPLICATIONS of alcoholism
COMPUTER software
ALCOHOL drinking
FACIAL bones
HOSPITAL care
SKULL fractures
TRAFFIC accidents
VIOLENCE
FACIAL bones injuries
TREATMENT effectiveness
ACQUISITION of data
INTIMATE partner violence
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00450421
- Volume :
- 62
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Australian Dental Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 123283503
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/adj.12471