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Orofacial injuries in eclamptic Nigerians.

K C Ndukwe¹, V I Ugboko, I O Ogunlola

¹Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife-Ife,. Nigeria. kizitondukwe@yahoo.com

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Orofacial injuries, including tongue lacerations and bruises, affect over 12% of eclampsia patients. Prompt diagnosis and management are crucial to prevent life-threatening complications from these obstetric emergencies.

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Area of Science:

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Emergency Medicine
Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery

Background:

Eclampsia, a severe complication of pregnancy, can lead to significant maternal morbidity.
Orofacial trauma is an under-recognized complication during eclamptic seizures.
Antenatal care is vital for early detection and management of pre-eclampsia to prevent eclampsia.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the incidence and nature of orofacial injuries in patients with eclampsia.
To highlight the potential life-threatening consequences of these injuries.
To emphasize the importance of prompt diagnosis, management, and prevention strategies.

Main Methods:

Retrospective review of 173 eclampsia cases from 1994 to 2002.
Analysis of patient demographics, injury types, and outcomes.
Review of contributing factors to orofacial trauma.

Main Results:

Twenty-one patients (12.1%) experienced orofacial injuries, primarily tongue, gingivae, and lip lacerations and bruises.
Tongue biting and forceful insertion of objects during seizures were common causes.
Two fatalities resulted from uncontrolled bleeding and complications secondary to orofacial trauma.

Conclusions:

Orofacial injuries are a significant concern in eclampsia, with potential for severe morbidity and mortality.
Public health campaigns promoting antenatal care and discouraging harmful traditional practices are essential.
Healthcare providers, particularly obstetricians and maxillofacial specialists, must be vigilant in diagnosing and managing these injuries.