A five year retrospective study to examine the outcome of mandibular fractures that presented late to the maxillofacial services at a DGH

Introduction: It is current practice at many maxillofacial units to commence antibiotics for open mandibular fractures when presented in the acute setting. However, currently there is very little evidence to support this is custom. This five year retrospective study will examine all mandibular fractures that have presented to our unit and ascertain whether those presenting late, after 48hours, developed unfavourable outcomes.

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