Kim ST Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Nose, Neck Surgery, Oral cancer, Skull, Eye vision
Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Gachon University, Gil Medical Center, Incheon, Republic of Korea
Working at Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Gachon University, Gil Medical Center, Incheon, Place of living is Republic of Korea. Subjects of Specialization are Nose, Neck Surgery, Oral cancer, Skull, Eye vision.
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Author(s): Baek MK, Kim ST, Jung JH, Woo JH, Baek MJ, Cha HE and Kang IG
Objective: To evaluate clinical analysis and financial loss of alcohol-related maxillofacial trauma in tertiary medical center. Study design: Case series with chart review.
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of maxillofacial injury patients who visited our emergency department between January 1st 2010 and December 31st 2010. Alcohol-related maxillofacial injuries were defined as cases in which the alcohol was the direct cause of the injury. The type of injury was assessed by physical and radiologic examination. We also documented the patients’ age, sex and the combined injuries along with the medical cost.
Results: We assessed 441 patients with maxillofacial injury. Alco... view moreĀ»