scholarly journals Inter personal violence-related facial injuries: a 10-year survey

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toua Antoine Coulibaly ◽  
Rasmané Béogo ◽  
Ibraïma Traoré ◽  
Héra Michel Kohoun ◽  
Biévianda Vincent Ili
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Violence ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Dental Trauma ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Facial Injuries ◽  
The Face ◽  
Limb Fractures ◽  
Male To Female ◽  
Zygomatic Fractures

Introduction: Interpersonal violence (IPV) has emerged as a worldwide health problem affecting predominantly the face. Patients and methods: This study reports the characteristics of violence, victims and injuries in IPV-related facial injuries patients, in a 10-year survey, in a tertiary hospital of Burkina Faso. Results: Patients’ age ranged from 11 to 75 years (mean 31 years) and 58.2% of the patients were aged between 20 and 39 years. There were 74 males and females 24 giving a male-to-female ratio of 3.1:1. The circumstances of injuries were brawls (80.6%) consisting mostly in facial blows, and hold-ups (19.4%). Fractures involving predominantly the mandible or the zygomatic complex were the most common injury, accounting for 53.2%. Soft tissues injuries accounted for 37.2% and dental trauma for 9.2%. In 27.5% of the patients, extra facial injuries were encountered, dominated by cerebral trauma and limb fractures. Conclusion: In this study, IPV-related facial injuries are mostly mandibular or zygomatic fractures in young and males adults involved in brawls. These findings command strategies for prevention of violence in this specific group.

scholarly journals Demographic Characteristic Of Patient With Traumatic Dental Injury Attending Kulliyyah Of Dentistry IIUM Kuantan Campus

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Faisal Ismail ◽  
Aifaa Ghazali ◽  
Afiza Fatihah Abdullah ◽  
Muhamad Sharifuddin Mat Daud
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Dental Trauma ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Trauma Studies ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Proper Diagnosis ◽  
The University ◽  
Dental Injuries ◽  
Male To Female

Introduction: Traumatic dental injuries (TDI) refer to injury to the teeth and/or peridontium and perioral soft tissues. To date, very few dental trauma studies conducted in the university setting, thus the aim of this research is to provide an epidemiological data of TDI cases among patients attending Kulliyyah of Dentistry (KOD), IIUM Kuantan Campus. Materials and Methods: A total of 32 patient's record with TDI were retrieved from 2012 to June 2016. The inclusion criteria are patients attended KOD for management of dental trauma and diagnosis of TDI was properly documented. Patients attending KOD with complaint other than dental trauma and no proper diagnosis documented were excluded. The classification of dental trauma used is based on WHO Dental Trauma Classification (1978). For cases that were doubtful or with insufficient information, decision was made after further discussion with another examiner. Results: The mean age was 12.31 years old with the highest number of cases occurs in the 6-15 year-old group (37.5%) and male to female ratio of 3:2. Uncomplicated crown fracture was the most common injury in primary and permanent dentition (38% and 67%, respectively). Falls attribute 62.5% of the causes of TDI. November and December recorded the highest number of occurance of TDI cases (25% respectively). Conclusion(s): There is low occurance of TDI cases in KOD. The occurance of TDI cases is associated with school holiday

scholarly journals Ascitic Fluid Cytology Seen in a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 345-350
Author(s):  
CC Nwafor ◽  
K Obioha ◽  
TO Akhiwu
Keyword(s):  
Sex Ratio ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Ascitic Fluid ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Malignant Cells ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Male To Female ◽  
Fluid Cytology

Ascites is a symptom that can originate due to diverse pathologies. A lot of investigations including ascitic fluid cytology (AFC) can be done on it to help determine its origin. The aim of this study, is to document the findings and highlight the importance of AFC in patient care in Uyo. All AFC reports and slides in the Department of Histopathology, University of Uyo were retrieved, reviewed and used for this study. The age ranged from 1.5 – 80 years with mean age, 41.79 (±17.23) years. About 71.8% of the ascitic fluid (AF) specimens were from patients between the 3rd and 6th decade. Females predominated in all age groups expect 10-19 year's group, with a male to female sex ratio of 1:2.4. Malignant cells were seen in 28.7% of all the samples, while 51.2% were negative for malignant cells. Malignant cells were seen in 4 (6.7%), 11 (18.3%) and 6 (10%) of the AFC performed due to various liver pathologies, ovarian malignancies and intra-abdominal malignancies respectively. Malignant cells were found more in females with a male to female ratio of 1: 3.6. Age group 40-49 years accounted for most of the malignant cases (26.6%). The pattern of AFC in Uyo is similar to the pattern in other parts of Nigeria

Eruption cysts: a clinical report of 24 new cases

2005 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 183-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lipa Bodner ◽  
Jed Goldstein ◽  
Haim Sarnat
Keyword(s):  
Primary Teeth ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Treatment Approach ◽  
Dentigerous Cyst ◽  
Permanent Teeth ◽  
Clinical Report ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Clinical Appearance ◽  
The Past ◽  
Male To Female

The eruption cyst (EC) occurs within the mucosa overlying a tooth that is about to erupt. In the past EC was considered a type of dentigerous cyst (DC) occuring in the soft tissues. Twenty four patients (mean age 4.44 years, range 1.0 month - 12 years) with EC were diagnosed and treated. EC was associated with natal teeth in two (8.3%) cases, with primary teeth in 10 (41.6%) cases and with permanent teeth in 12 (50%) cases. There was a gender predilection, the male to female ratio was 2:1. The primary mandibular central incisors and the permanent first molars were the most common site affected. The clinical appearance was a raised, bluish gingival mass on the alveolar ridge. The size was variable and dependent on the size and number of the associated teeth. The type of treatment provided was one of the following: no treatment (10 cases, 42%), extraction (2 cases, 8%) and marsupialization (12 cases, 50%). All surgical specimens underwent histopathologic examination. EC should be recognized as a separate entity from DC and a conservative treatment approach is recommended.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Periodontitis among Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Attending Tertiary Hospital in Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 543-547
Author(s):  
Sweta Shrestha ◽  
Shaili Pradhan ◽  
Binod Adhikari
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Periodontal Pocket ◽  
Pocket Depth ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Severe Periodontitis ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Male To Female ◽  
Host Inflammatory Response ◽  
Pro Inflammatory Cytokines

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis and Periodontitis both are chronic destructive inflammatory disorders characterized by dysregulation of the host inflammatory response and increase in localized and systemically circulating pro-inflammatory cytokines. The objective of this study was to determine prevalence of periodontitis among Rheumatoid Arthritis patients in our setup.Methods: A crossectional study was done in 43 cases of diagnosed Rheumatoid Arthritis patients visiting to department of Orthopedics of Bir Hospital during the period of July 2016 to January 2017 were examined for presence of periodontitis and its severity. A descriptive questionnaire was also prepared concerning age, sex, personal history. Parameters to be measured were Plaque Index, Gingival Index, Pocket Depth and Clinical Attachment Level.Results: Prevalence of periodontitis among Rheumatoid Arthritis patients was found to be 86.04% (37) with Mild periodontitis in 9%(4), Moderate periodontitis 56% (24)and severe periodontitis in 21% (9). The commonest age group was 50.41±9. with male to female ratio of 1:3Conclusions: Periodontitis was common in Rheumatoid Arthritis in our set up. Moderate periodontitis was more frequent. Periodic oral examination of patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis is required to improve periodontal health.Keywords: Host response; inflammation; periodontal pocket depth; periodontitis; pgingivalis rheumatoid arthritis.

scholarly journals Common Site of Urinary Calculi in Kidney, Ureter and Urinary Bladder Region: Jos Experience

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Moses Danjem ◽  
Salaam AJ ◽  
Kolade- Yunusa HO ◽  
Shuaibu SI
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Bladder ◽  
Urinary Calculi ◽  
Renal Stones ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Common Location ◽  
The Common ◽  
Male To Female

Objective: To determine the common location of calculus along the urinary tract using CT scan.  Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted using CT from November 2016 to September 2018, in a tertiary hospital in Jos, Nigeria. The CT images acquired from this period were evaluated and 50 patients were positive for urolithiasis. The data was subjected to statistical analysis based on age, gender and calculus location. Results: Out of the 50 patients with calculi, 34 were males and 16 were females with a male to female ratio of 2.13:1. 137 urinary calculi were documented in which 90 were in males and 47 in the female patients. Highest occurrence of calculi was seen in age group 31-40 years (34.0%). 112(82%) were renal stones, 12(9%) were ureteric stones, 8(6%) were found in pelvi-ureteric junction (PUJ), 3(2%) were in the vesico-ureteric junction (VUJ), 2(1%) were in the urinary bladder and none in the urethra. Conclusion: Kidney stones are the most common followed by the ureter, the pelvi-ureteric junction, the vesico-ureteric junction and the bladder.  

scholarly journals Implications of Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis and Management of Patients Presenting with Non-Traumatic Acute Abdominal Pain in a Tertiary Hospital of Mid-Western Region of Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 30-34
Author(s):  
Prasanna Ghimire ◽  
Nabin Paudel ◽  
Dwight Koirala ◽  
Bhuwaneshwar Prasad Singh
Keyword(s):  
Acute Abdomen ◽  
Acute Abdominal Pain ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Common Finding ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Female Predominance ◽  
Common Etiology ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
Male To Female

Introduction: Acute abdomen is the most common condition for patients presenting in the emergency. Ultrasound among other imaging modalities is the most common diagnostic tool employed in the diagnosis of such cases.Methods: A prospective study of consecutive patients presenting with acute abdomen fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria were included in the study. Ultrasound was performed by single radiologist and findings were correlated to the clinical, pathological and surgical findings.Results: A total of 248 patients fulfilled all criteria and were included in the study. The age of patients ranged from 15-62 years with mean age of 41.3 years. There was female predominance with a male to female ratio of 1:1.8. Ultrasound accurately diagnosed 233 cases (93.9 %). Urolithiasis was the most common finding (45.16%) followed by acute appendicitis (19.35%).Conclusion: Ultrasound has pivotal role in the diagnosis and overall management of patient presenting with acute abdomen. Urolithiasis is the most common etiology for non- traumatic acute abdomen.

scholarly journals Maxillofacial Fractures Surgically Managed at Aalesund Hospital between 2002 and 2009

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 321-325 ◽  
Author(s):  
Espen Helgeland ◽  
IdaMarie Dahle ◽  
JanInge Leira ◽  
LadoLako Loro
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Violence ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Adult Males ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Alcohol And Drugs ◽  
Complex Fractures ◽  
Maxillofacial Fractures ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Male To Female ◽  
Female Cohort

This study analyses the demographics, etiology, and complications in patients operated for maxillofacial fractures by oral and maxillofacial surgeons at the Aalesund Hospital between 2002 and 2009. A total of 188 fractures in 139 patients were studied. The male-to-female ratio was 3.6:1 and the mean age was 35.7 ± 17.2 years. Males were significantly younger than females ( p < 0.05). Mandibular (52.7%) and zygomatic complex fractures (33.5%) were the most frequent. Most patients (41.7%) sustained their injuries as a result of interpersonal violence (IPV) followed by falls (25.9%) and traffic accidents (15.8%). Significantly more males were victims of IPV ( p < 0.05). Almost half of the female cohort sustained their injuries from falling. More than half of those who sustained their injuries between midnight and morning were intoxicated. The majority of cases were treated by open reduction and internal fixation (56.8%). Posttraumatic and postoperative complications were seen in 25% of the patients, with infection (8.6%) occurring most frequently. Mandibular and zygomatic complex fractures were the most frequent in our study. IPV in association with alcohol and drugs was a major cause of maxillofacial fractures, especially among young adult males. Falls were the predominant cause of fractures among females.

scholarly journals Pilomatrixcarcinoma of the Foot: A New Localization of an Extremely Rare Adnexal Tumour

Diagnostics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 793
Author(s):  
Gerardo Cazzato ◽  
Anna Colagrande ◽  
Paolo Romita ◽  
Caterina Foti ◽  
Leonardo Resta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Current Literature ◽  
De Novo ◽  
Distal Phalanx ◽  
Follicular Neoplasm ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Histopathological Features ◽  
First Case ◽  
The Face ◽  
Male To Female ◽  
Adnexal Tumour

Pilomatrixcarcinoma is a very rare follicular neoplasm that shows matrical differentiation. The majority of these lesions originate de novo, while only a few cases of transformation of pilomatricoma (calcifying epithelioma of Malherbe) have been described in the literature. The neoplasm affects mostly middle-aged males with a male-to-female ratio of 3–4:1. The most common localizations are the face, head, trunk and extremites, though there are a few reports of pilomatrixcarcinoma of the eyelid, eyebrow, axilla and clitorid. Here, we describe the first case of a pilomatrixcarcinoma on the anterolateral surface of the first toe of the left foot of an 83-year-old patient, which developed in less than six months and led to amputation of the distal phalanx. We report a brief review of the current literature with particular emphasis on histopathological features useful for diagnosis.

scholarly journals Phototherapy and Tailored Brushing Method. Personalized Oral Care in Patients with Facial and Dental Trauma. A Report of a Case

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 561
Author(s):  
Gianna Maria Nardi ◽  
Fabrizio Guerra ◽  
Artnora Ndokaj ◽  
Denise Corridore ◽  
Marsha Alicia Straker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Combined Treatment ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Young Patients ◽  
Dental Trauma ◽  
Facial Trauma ◽  
The Face ◽  
Personalized Approach

(1) Background: Traumatic dental injuries are frequent in children and young adults. The facial structures involved in dental trauma may include soft tissues of the face and mouth, bone and dental structures. Dental trauma often results in augmented dental anxiety. Phototherapy can improve stress and pain control thereby improving compliance in young patients with the necessary dental treatments, after dental trauma has occurred. (2) Methods: Phototherapy was performed to enable soft tissue healing. The Tailored Brushing Method (TBM), a personalized approach for at-home oral hygiene procedures, was also utilized, with the aim of improving biofilm control in traumatized patients. (3) Results: The approach hereafter presented made it possible to obtain subjective control of anxiety and pain documented on a visual analog scale (VAS) due to the innovative use of photo-biomodulation. In addition, for the first time, the TBM was adapted to the needs of a patient with facial trauma and illustrated. (4) Conclusions: Phototherapy and TBM were found to be effective in the combined treatment of soft tissue wounds and in the oral care of the traumatized patient.

scholarly journals PROFILE OF MEDICOLEGAL CASES;

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (03) ◽  
pp. 366-369
Author(s):  
Mariam Arif ◽  
Syed Hamad Rasool ◽  
Syed Muhammad Hammad Ali
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Legal Services ◽  
Legal Cases ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Accident And Emergency ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Accident And Emergency Department ◽  
Male To Female

Introduction: The accident and emergency department is the backbone ofevery tertiary hospital because it is providing medical as well as legal services to the patients.Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the pattern of medicolegal cases attendingaccident and emergency department of Services hospital, Lahore. Study Design: Retrospectivestudy. Setting: Accident and Emergency Department of Services Hospital, Lahore. Period: 1stJanuary, 2014 to 31st December, 2014. Materials and Methods: Data of medicolegal caseswas collected regarding age, gender and type of injuries. It was collected on a pre-testedstructured proforma and statistically analyzed using SPSS version14. Results: Total number ofmedicolegal cases was 2166 with male to female ratio 5.1 : 1. Commonest age group affectedwas third decade (37.6%). Blunt weapon injuries (64.77%) were most common followed byfirearm injuries (9.3%) and sharp weapon injuries (8.8%) while the least common were burns(0.2%) and poisoning (0.55%).Sexual assault was predominant in females (63.8%). Conclusion:Documentation of medico-legal cases should be done with great care. Injury related morbidityand mortality can be reduced by improvement in health care facilities.

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