Maxillomandibular Fixation Verses Open Reduction and Internal Fixation in Mandibular Fractures-Effect on Pulmonary Functions.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Mandibular fractures have significant influence on oropharyngeal and laryngopharyngeal portions of the upper airway. They can be managed by MMF or ORIF.

Aim & objectives

To quantify and compare the effects of MMF with ORIF on the pulmonary functions of the patients undergoing treatment for mandibular fractures.

Method

Total 42 patients with isolated mandibular fractures were randomly divided into two treatment groups. Group A comprised of 21 patients planned for ORIF under LA and Group B comprised of 21 patients planned for MMF under LA. Pulmonary function tests (PFT) were done in all participants preoperatively 24 h before, postoperatively after 24 h, 1 week, 4 weeks and 6 weeks using spirometry. FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, and PEFR were determined and compared

SUBMITTER: Gupta P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11607188 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature