Effects of alcohol consumption on maxillofacial fractures in simple falls

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effects of alcohol consumption (AC) on maxillofacial fractures caused by falls on a level surface (simple falls). Material and Methods: Patients with maxillofacial fractures caused by falls who visited the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic from January 2006 to December 2016 were evaluated. Patients with simple falls were subdivided into those who fell with AC (Falls with AC) and those who fell without AC (Falls without AC). Results: Of 180 patients with falls with maxillofacial fractures, 155 had simple falls, and 25 patients had falls from a height. Of the simple falls, 52 were Falls with AC, and 102 were Falls without AC. Falls with AC were significantly more frequent in males (p = .0005). The average number of fracture lines in the mandible was significantly higher in Falls with AC (2.13 ± 0.99 [mean ± SD]) than in Falls without AC (1.76 ± 0.91) (p = .011). The average Facial Injury Severity Scale was significantly higher in Falls with AC (3.08 ± 1.43) than in Falls without AC (2.43 ± 1.29) (p = .007). Conclusions: Falls with AC were associated with more severe maxillofacial fractures than Falls without AC.

Alcohol consumption and maxillofacial fractures in times of COVID-19: a cross-sectional study in a Cuban university hospital

“…26 There is clear evidence of increased morbidity and mortality from maxillofacial fractures in patients with abusive consumption of alcoholic beverages. 3 The results of this study, in which 55.62% of the fractures were related to the consumption of these substances, are higher than those reported in Australia (8%), 1,10 Japan (29%), 12 and the United Kingdom (35%). 14 In turn, they are similar to what was reported in Finland (55%), 11 as well as in studies carried out by Morales-Navarro et al, 15,16 in the Cuban capital (50%); but lower than those reported in another Australian paper (87%).…”

“…Additionally, they also have an increased likelihood of perioperative complications, delayed healing, and possible recurrence of injurie. 5 Although some studies have examined the association of maxillofacial trauma with the consumption of alcoholic beverages in countries such as Brazil, 2,3,4,6 the Netherlands, 7 Australia, 1,5,8-10 Finland, 11 Japan, 12 Korea, 13 United Kingdom, 14 and in the capital of Cuba; 15,16 the understanding of its epidemiology through research in different populations and moments is crucial for the adequate allocation of hospital resources, the training of surgeons, and the training of the emergency unit staff, 10 among others. Additionally, it is necessary to continue collecting evidence that contributes to a better understanding and management of the problem, especially in an epidemiological context such as the COVID-19 pandemic.…”

Pattern of Facial Laceration at Tertiary Care Centre in Eastern Nepal: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

“…Alcohol's has a depressant effect on the central nervous system that reduces the cognitive ability to assess risk, and reduces the ability to make rational decisions. 15 There have been associations between alcohol consumption and maxillofacial injuries. 12 Head injuries were the most common 35 (47.94%) associated with maxillofacial lacerations, consistent to the other studies.…”

Komplikasjoner etter kjevebrudd behandlet ved Haukeland universitets-sjukehus 2015–2020

“…Kjevebrudd kan oppstå av ulike årsaker, og vold har i nordiske land historisk sett vaert den vanligste skademekanismen (1), men også fall-og trafikkulykker er kjente bidragsytere til kjevekirurgisk intervensjon (2,3,4). Alkoholkonsum er ofte assosiert med ansiktstraumer uavhengig av skademekanismen (5,6). De vanligste bruddskadene i ansiktet er nesebrudd, etterfulgt av mandibula-og zygomafrakturer (7).…”