Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5641838 | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2016 | 43 Pages |
Abstract
This epidemiologic survey identified RTA and IPV as important risk factors for facial fractures and a high prevalence of fractures caused by gunshot wounds. A unique preponderance of facial fractures caused by stab wounds was found, which was responsible for the highest risk of mortality.
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Authors
André Luis DDS, MSc, Luciana Campêlo DDS, MSc, Hiam Ghassan DDS, MSc, Luciana DDS, MSc, João DDS, PhD, Sérgio DDS, MSc, PhD,