Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on maxillofacial trauma etiology

ÇAVUŞ ÖZKAN M., Sarac O.

MARMARA MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.34, no.3, pp.312-318, 2021 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 34 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.5472/marumj.1012413
  • Journal Name: MARMARA MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, EMBASE, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.312-318
  • Keywords: Maxillofacial trauma, COVID-19, Emergency department, Plastic Surgery, Lockdown, INJURIES, MULTICENTER, FRACTURES
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Maxillofacial trauma (MFT) is a frequent presentation in the emergency department (ED) which requires a multidisciplinary approach. Although, its etiology and diversity of injuries are almost similar worldwide, the causes may differ among the countries depending on the sociocultural and environmental factors and local traffic regulations. This study aims to evaluate etiologies of maxillofacial traumas (MFTs) in ED and to compare etiologies of MFTs during COVID-19 pandemic with the previous year.