| Frontal sinus fractures: a 28-year retrospective review. | |
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PMID: 17071311 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVES: To analyze 202 consecutive frontal sinus fracture (FSF) patients treated between 1974 and 2002 at the University of California, Davis. METHODS: A retrospective chart review was performed, including all patients with frontal sinus fractures from 1987 to 2002. This and 72 previously reported patients (1974-1986) were analyzed, comparing age, gender, fracture type, associated fractures, procedure type, and complications. RESULTS: Frontal sinus fractures resulting from motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) decreased from 71% to 52% (P < 0.05). Fractures from assaults increased from 9% to 21% (P < 0.05). The incidence of "through and through" fractures decreased from 40% to 11% (P < 0.05). Whereas combined anterior/posterior table fractures increased from 36% to 57% (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The etiology and severity of FSF has changed from 1974 to 2002. This is reflected in a reduced number of fractures resulting from MVAs as well as a reduced severity of injury. The most likely explanation is the use of safety belts and airbags. |
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Authors:
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E Bradley Strong; Nima Pahlavan; David Saito |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Volume: 135 ISSN: 0194-5998 ISO Abbreviation: Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg Publication Date: 2006 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-10-30 Completed Date: 2006-12-22 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8508176 Medline TA: Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 774-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Otolaryngology, University of California, Davis School of Medicine, 2521 Stockton Blvd, Ste 7200, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA. |
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Accidents, Traffic Adolescent Adult Aged California / epidemiology Child Female Frontal Sinus / injuries* Humans Male Middle Aged Retrospective Studies Seat Belts Skull Fractures / complications, epidemiology*, prevention & control, surgery Violence |
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