Nasal Bone Fractures: Differences Amongst Sub-Specialty Consultants.
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Facial trauma
Miscellaneous
Nose
Reconstruction
nasal fracture
Journal
The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology
ISSN: 1943-572X
Titre abrégé: Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 0407300
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Nov 2020
Nov 2020
Historique:
pubmed:
9
6
2020
medline:
18
11
2020
entrez:
9
6
2020
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ppublish
Résumé
Nasal fractures constitute the largest proportion of facial trauma each year, however, there is no consensus management. In this study, we investingated the role of the consultant and the functional and aesthetic outcomes of procedures performed to address nasal bone fractures. A retrospective chart review of patients who sustained nasal bone fractures was conducted from 8/1/14 through 1/23/18. Categorical variables were analyzed using chi-squared testing and Fisher's exact test, where appropriate, while continuous variables were compared using Mann-Whitney U testing. During the study period, 136 patients met inclusion criteria for full analysis. The mean age of this cohort was 47.6 ± 20.2 years with the majority identifying as African-American (53.7%) and male (67.2%). Otolaryngologists were significantly more likely to assess pre-operative nasal obstruction (100%) compared to plastic surgeons (24.1%) ( Consultants across subspecialties differ in the management of nasal bone trauma. A more standardized approach is warranted by all individuals involved in the care of maxillofacial trauma patients.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Nasal fractures constitute the largest proportion of facial trauma each year, however, there is no consensus management. In this study, we investingated the role of the consultant and the functional and aesthetic outcomes of procedures performed to address nasal bone fractures.
METHODS
METHODS
A retrospective chart review of patients who sustained nasal bone fractures was conducted from 8/1/14 through 1/23/18. Categorical variables were analyzed using chi-squared testing and Fisher's exact test, where appropriate, while continuous variables were compared using Mann-Whitney U testing.
RESULTS
RESULTS
During the study period, 136 patients met inclusion criteria for full analysis. The mean age of this cohort was 47.6 ± 20.2 years with the majority identifying as African-American (53.7%) and male (67.2%). Otolaryngologists were significantly more likely to assess pre-operative nasal obstruction (100%) compared to plastic surgeons (24.1%) (
CONCLUSIONS
CONCLUSIONS
Consultants across subspecialties differ in the management of nasal bone trauma. A more standardized approach is warranted by all individuals involved in the care of maxillofacial trauma patients.
Identifiants
pubmed: 32506930
doi: 10.1177/0003489420931562
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
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