Treatment and Sequelae of Panfacial Fractures in the Maxillofacial Surgery and Stomatology Department of the Hospital University of Treichville-Abidjan (Cote d’Ivoire)

Yapo, Romaric Evrard Assi and Anzouan-Kacou, A. M. R. E. and Ettien, Beatrice Tehoua and Behibro, Jean Francois Regis Koffi and Seguy, Franck-Olivier Manoussa and Konan, Emmanuel Kouadio (2023) Treatment and Sequelae of Panfacial Fractures in the Maxillofacial Surgery and Stomatology Department of the Hospital University of Treichville-Abidjan (Cote d’Ivoire). Open Journal of Stomatology, 13 (12). pp. 433-441. ISSN 2160-8709

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Abstract

Introduction: The treatment of panfacial fractures is complex and constitutes a challenge for the maxillofacial surgeon, who, despite therapeutic progress, frequently suffers functional and aesthetic sequelae. This study aimed to describe the treatment and evaluate the functional and aesthetic sequelae of panfacial fractures in the stomatology and maxillofacial surgery department of the Treichville University Hospital. Materials and Methods: We conducted a retrospective study over a 6 years in the stomatology and maxillofacial surgery department of Treichville University Hospital. Forty-two patients with panfacial fractures were included in the study. Results: Forty-two patients were registered. The average time to osteosynthesis was 12.4 days. Nasotracheal intubation was used most often (88%), and in the majority of cases, mixed osteosynthesis combining a screwed plate and steel wire was performed (64.29%). The “Bottom-up and Outside-in” surgical sequence was the most commonly used (64.29%). All patients had at least one functional and/or cosmetic sequela after treatment. Functional sequelae were dominated by occlusal problems and aesthetic sequelae by nasal deformities. Discussion: Panfacial fractures are characterised by their complexity, presenting maxillo-facial surgeons with a therapeutic and evolutionary challenge. The quality of the initial, often multidisciplinary, management of panfacial fractures is an essential factor in both functional and aesthetic prognosis. Conclusion: The treatment of panfacial fractures, even if well managed, is sometimes a source of sequelae, requiring often complex secondary management.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Journal Eprints > Medical Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 18 Dec 2023 04:20
Last Modified: 18 Dec 2023 04:20
URI: http://repository.journal4submission.com/id/eprint/3507

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