Maxillofacial trauma resulting from terror in Israel.

Full Abstract

During a 33 month period, maxillofacial injuries resulting from terrorist attacks in Israel were compared with non-terror trauma maxillofacial injuries. Files of patients hospitalized from October 1, 2000 to June 30, 2003 were obtained from the Israel National Trauma Registry. Data were evaluated and compared with a hospitalized non-terror related trauma population within the same period. A literature survey was also conducted. Terror casualties totaled 1,811. In 493 patients with facial injuries, 322 had soft facial tissue injuries (excluding eyes and ears), and 104 had hard tissue injuries of the maxillofacial complex. A significantly higher prevalence was found in terror casualties (explosions and gunshots) compared with non-terror related casualties. Most suffered multiple injuries. Maxillofacial terror casualties experience a unique epidemiology, with more severe injuries and higher prevalence of soft and hard tissue injuries. Preparedness and awareness to the unique pattern of injuries are needed when terrorists strike.

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Author information

Author/s: Ringler, Doron (D); Einy, Shmuel (S); Giveon, Adi (A); Goldstein, Liab (L); Peleg, Kobi (K); Israel Trauma Group;

Affiliation: Israel Air Force, Tel Aviv, Israel. ringlerd(-atsign-)gmail.com

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: The Journal of craniofacial surgery (J Craniofac Surg), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2007-Jan; vol 18 (issue 1) : pp 62-6

Dates: Created 2007/01/25; Completed 2007/07/30;

PMID: 17251838, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Adolescent
Adult
Female
Humans
Israel - epidemiology
Male

Maxillofacial Injuries - epidemiology; mortality
Middle Aged
Retrospective Studies
Sex Distribution
Terrorism - statistics & numerical data
Trauma Severity Indices

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