Maxillofacial Injuries and Traumatic Brain Injuries in Children
Author Information
Author(s): Suprabha Baranya Shrikrishna, Wilson Michael Lowery, Baptist Joanna, Subramanian Sadhvi Shankar, Shenoy Ramya, Jahanjoo Fatemeh, Radhakrishnan Jeedhu, Kamath V. Mayur, Anagha N. P., Chaurasia Diksha
Primary Institution: Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
Hypothesis
Is there an association between maxillofacial injuries and traumatic brain injuries in paediatric patients?
Conclusion
Paediatric patients with maxillofacial injuries are at a significantly higher risk of traumatic brain injury compared to those with injuries to other body parts.
Supporting Evidence
- 53% of children with maxillofacial injuries had TBI compared to 32% of controls.
- The odds ratio for TBI in children with maxillofacial injuries was 2.5.
- Road traffic accidents were a significant cause of TBI in the study.
- Prolonged hospitalization was associated with TBI among the cases.
- Dentoalveolar injuries were found to decrease the likelihood of TBI.
Takeaway
Kids who hurt their faces are more likely to have brain injuries, so doctors should check for brain problems when they see these injuries.
Methodology
This case-control study included 192 children with maxillofacial injuries and 192 controls without such injuries, analyzing medical records and trauma causes.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to reliance on medical records and retrospective design.
Limitations
The study was conducted at a single hospital, which may not represent all paediatric trauma cases in the region.
Participant Demographics
Participants were children aged 0-18 years, with a higher prevalence of males and adolescents.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Confidence Interval
1.60–3.69
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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