Table 5 |
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Complications of maxillofacial injuries (n = 78) |
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Complications |
Frequency |
Percentage |
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Surgical site infection |
24 |
30.8 |
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Malocclusion |
18 |
23.1 |
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Keloids and hypertrophic scars |
12 |
15.4 |
|
Chronic sinusitis |
8 |
10.3 |
|
Permanent facial deformity |
4 |
5.1 |
|
Non-union of mandibular fracture |
4 |
5.1 |
|
Hemorrhage |
3 |
3.8 |
|
Loss of smell sensation |
3 |
3.8 |
|
Airway compromise |
2 |
2.6 |
|
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Total |
78 |
100 |
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Chalya et al. Journal of Trauma Management & Outcomes 2011 5:7 doi:10.1186/1752-2897-5-7 |
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