Timing for repair of mandible XXXX .

@entity1 @entity281 @entity174
OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: Timing for repair of mandible @entity174 is a significant factor with regard to the rate of complication. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective chart review of the previous 5 years (January 2005-January 2010). METHODS: All @entity1 undergoing mandible fracture fixation performed in the study period and having complete records were analyzed (n = 83). @entity1 were stratified by time to fixation following initial injury. Subjects were then separated by the presence or absence of any of the following complications: @entity281 , malunion, and nonunion. Logistical regression was then performed. RESULTS: Out of 83 @entity1 there were 4 @entity1 with six complications including malunion (n = 4) and @entity281 (n = 2). There were no cases of nonunion. Delay in surgical intervention did not influence the complication rate. CONCLUSIONS: Complications from repair of mandible @entity174 are rare; it is difficult to detect significant variables that may impact outcomes. We found no relationship between complications and timing to repair.
