Bodily injury among facial trauma patients admitted to Nianankoro Fomba Hospital in Ségou.

Abstract

Introduction: the aim was to assess the bodily injury in the traumatized face admitted to the Nianankoro Fomba Hospital in Ségou and describe the repair process. The methodology: it was a descriptive, retrospective carried out at the Nianankoro Fomba Hospital in Ségou from January 2016 to December 2018, on attacks on the physical integrity of the face. Results: we collected 181 cases of maxillofacial trauma out of 6735 patients admitted for trauma, a frequency of 2.62%. The sex ratio was 2.28 in favour of men. The age group (21-30 years) was the most represented with 32.6%, the victims were pupils/students (28.2%) followed by farmers (25.4%), injuries occurred as a result of road traffic accidents (80.1%), Assault and Battery (17%), the most frequent injuries were mandibular fractures and bruises with respectively (34.80%) and (33.1%). Facial disgrace by organ loss and keloid scars were the most frequent sequelae with respectively (6.1%) and (3.9%), the longest periods of Total Temporary Incapacity for Work were between (5 and 20 days) in 50.3% of cases, the Patrimonial Damage caused by trauma to the face was estimated between (25000f and 125000fcfa) in 59.1% of patients, Quantum Doloris (suffering endured) was qualified LEGER (1/8) in 49.4% according to the CIMA code, Aesthetic Damage was qualified LEGER (1/8) or 3.9% of patients and MODERE (3/8) in 1.1% of patients, only 2.2% (n = 4) of our patients benefited from Permanent Partial Disability (PPI) between (10 and 30%) or 2.2% of patients, amicable settlement was the most frequent method of reparation (95.6%). Conclusion: trauma to the face is most often unsightly, One of the most effective prevention measures remains the wearing of helmets and the rational use of seat belts.