Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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Injuries resulting from accidents are a leading cause of mortality and morbidity. The objective of this study was to present epidemiologic estimates of hospital-based emergency department (ED) visits for facial fractures in the United States. ⋯ The management of maxillofacial fractures in EDs across the United States uses considerable resources. The public health impact of facial fractures is highlighted in the present study.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Oct 2011
Review Meta AnalysisEffectiveness of postoperative antibiotics in orthognathic surgery: a meta-analysis.
To conduct a systematic review of published clinical trials on the effectiveness of extended postoperative antibiotics in orthognathic surgery. ⋯ Extended postoperative antibiotic treatment does have a place in decreasing the risk of postoperative wound infection in orthognathic surgery. More trials are needed to standardize a proper regimen.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Oct 2011
Comparative StudySafety of intravenous sedation administered by the operating oral surgeon: the second 7 years of office practice.
This follow-up study provides an additional 7 years of data (December 2001 through November 2008) pertaining to complications that occurred in patients who received intravenous sedation in the practice of a single board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Together with the previously published 7 years of data (December 1994 through November 2001), this study summarizes the frequency of various complications encountered in patients sedated intravenously by the surgeon over a 14-year period. ⋯ The results of this follow-up study confirm the previous findings. The administration of intravenous sedation by the operating surgeon for outpatient oral surgery is safe, with a low frequency of complications. Numerous patients were also made aware of previously undiagnosed medical problems, improving overall patient health.