Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-6-2020
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Nasal fractures constitute the largest proportion of facial trauma each year, however, there is no consensus management. In this study, we investingated the role of the consultant and the functional and aesthetic outcomes of procedures performed to address nasal bone fractures.
METHODS: A retrospective chart review of patients who sustained nasal bone fractures was conducted from 8/1/14 through 1/23/18. Categorical variables were analyzed using chi-squared testing and Fisher's exact test, where appropriate, while continuous variables were compared using Mann-Whitney U testing.
RESULTS: During the study period, 136 patients met inclusion criteria for full analysis. The mean age of this cohort was 47.6 ± 20.2 years with the majority identifying as African-American (53.7%) and male (67.2%). Otolaryngologists were significantly more likely to assess pre-operative nasal obstruction (100%) compared to plastic surgeons (24.1%) (
CONCLUSIONS: Consultants across subspecialties differ in the management of nasal bone trauma. A more standardized approach is warranted by all individuals involved in the care of maxillofacial trauma patients.
Publication Title
The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology
Recommended Citation
Cohn, Jason E.; Othman, Sammy; Toscano, Michael; Shokri, Tom; Bloom, Jason D; and Zwillenberg, Seth, "Nasal Bone Fractures: Differences Amongst Sub-Specialty Consultants" (2020). Otolaryngology (ENT) Resident Research. 62.
https://digitalcommons.pcom.edu/ent_residents/62
PubMed ID
32506930
Comments
This article was published in The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology.
The published version is available at https://doi.org/10.1177/0003489420931562.
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