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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in the Wake of the Eid al-Adha: A Single-Center, Five-Year Investigation

  • 0Private Clinic, 07160 Antalya, Türkiye.
Journal of Clinical Medicine +

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May 11, 2024

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May 11, 2024

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Summary

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Injuries during Eid al-Adha, particularly left-hand tendon and maxillofacial trauma, significantly increased hospital admissions, especially on the first day. Middle-aged men sustained the most knife-related injuries, highlighting the need for targeted healthcare management during this festival.

Area Of Science

  • Trauma surgery
  • Emergency medicine
  • Plastic surgery

Background

  • Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice) is associated with a significant rise in emergency department visits due to serious injuries.
  • This study presents the largest case series to date on injuries sustained during Eid al-Adha in Türkiye.
  • Mapping of tendon and maxillofacial injuries during this period is a novel contribution to the literature.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To analyze injury patterns, demographic characteristics, and injury sites during Eid al-Adha.
  • To map tendon and maxillofacial injuries to provide essential reference data for healthcare systems.
  • To compare injury admission rates during Eid al-Adha with non-festival periods.

Main Methods

  • Retrospective analysis of 610 patients admitted to Ankara City Hospital between 2019 and 2023 during Eid al-Adha.
  • Collection and analysis of demographic data, injury types, and locations, with specific mapping of left-hand tendon injuries.
  • Statistical comparison with a control group of patients admitted during four consecutive days, two weeks prior to Eid.

Main Results

  • A statistically significant increase in injury-related hospital admissions was observed during Eid al-Adha (p < 0.001).
  • Left-hand injuries, particularly extensor pollicis longus tendon injuries from knives, were most common, predominantly in middle-aged men (30-40 years).
  • Twenty-five patients sustained maxillofacial injuries, with orbital floor fractures being the most frequent; a significant increase in admissions occurred on the first day of the festival.

Conclusions

  • Eid al-Adha is associated with a significant annual increase in hospital admissions due to injuries, primarily affecting the left hand and face.
  • Knife-related left-hand extensor tendon injuries are the most prevalent, necessitating specialized surgical intervention.
  • The study recommends wider adoption of the Wide-Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet (WALANT) technique and improved patient load management during Eid al-Adha.

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