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Maxillo-facial Trauma: Epidemiological Study and Legal Implications

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In Tunisia, as all over the world, intentional traumas resulting from assaults represent a growing social scourge especially after the revolution of January 2011. Facial trauma occupies a special place due to its psychological impact on victims. This study aims to examine the demographics, pattern and management of maxillofacial injuries due to interpersonal violence. It’s about a retrospective study, interesting all cases of isolated intentional maxillofacial traumas collected in the Forensic Department of the University Hospital Habib Bourguiba of Sfax - Tunisia during six months between July and December 2017. We collected 270 cases of isolated facial trauma with a prevalence of 7.3%. Victims were mainly young men with low socio-economic class. Bruise was the most frequent lesion (67.4%). Orbital region was the most common site of lesions (52.2%). Total temporary disability (TTD) average was 10.81 days. Permanent partial disability (PPD) was predicted in 34.8% of cases. Despite the low prevalence of isolated facial trauma, it is considered as a major public health problem. Consequences of the complaint lodged by the victim depend on conclusions of medicolegal expertise.

DOI 10.11648/j.ijcoms.20200601.11
Published in International Journal of Clinical Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Volume 6, Issue 1, June 2020)
Page(s) 1-6
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Keywords

Interpersonal Assault, Maxillofacial Trauma, Forensic Medical Report

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  • Forensic Department, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia; Medicine Faculty, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia

  • Forensic Department, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia; Medicine Faculty, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia

  • Forensic Department, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia; Medicine Faculty, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia

  • Forensic Department, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia; Medicine Faculty, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia

  • Forensic Department, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia; Medicine Faculty, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia

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