Civilian gunshot injuries to the oro-facial region in Calabar, south-south Nigeria, 2002-2006.

摘要: Background: This article reviews 16 cases of civilian gunshot injuries the oro-facial region seen at University Calabar Teaching Hospital, over a 5-year period and highlights rising trend in occurrence gun shot to orofacial as experienced south-south Nigeria Methodology: Records patients with different types treated between 2002 2006 were reviewed. The focus was on patient\'s age, gender, type weapons used, surrounding circumstances (accidental or intentional), time management. Results: Out seen, 14 (87.5%) males 2 (12.5%) females, giving male female ratio 7:1, age range from 18 50 years. Thirteen (81.3%) injured by low velocity missile while 3 (18.7%) high missile. Violence responsible for (81.7%), (18.3%) due accidental discharge. Conclusion: study has shown an increasing occurrence our environment more affected than females. With changing political situation, social advancement urbanization, there is need regulate influx deadly country relevant agencies. Maxillofacial surgeons should also brace up new development this poses kind challenge knowledge trauma Keywords : Gunshot injuries, Oro-facial region, Calabar, South-south Nigerian Journal Medicine Vol. 17 (3) 2008: pp. 257-260