Faciomaxillary in juries Associated with Craniocerebral Trauma in Present Scenario of Kashmir (A Govt. Medical College Srinagar Kashmir Experience)
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 9
Abstract
Sixty five patients were admitted in the department of Neurosurgery Govt. Medical College Srinagar Kashmir for last one and half year, who had facial maxillary injuries associated with craniocerebral trauma. This department has been newly introduced in Govt Medical College Srinagar and has been functional for last four years. Study was carried out to analyse the association of faciomaxillary injuries in brain injury patients due to craniocerebral trauma. After initial resuscitation patients were subjected to computerized Tomographic scanning and 3D scanning of face. Patients with low G.C.S had poor outcome associated faciomaxillary injuries added to morbidity and mortality. Associated injuries were seen more in males. A total of 80% cases were found in the age group of 16-35 years. Majority of patients were victims of modern day vehicular trauma, though victims of violence of present day conflict in Kashmir were no less. Violence was either due to stone pelting or firearms.
Authors and Affiliations
Nahida Dar, Syed Qawnain, Aijaz Shah, Parveen Lone
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