Is Outpatient Management of Mandibular Fractures Associated with Inflammatory Complications? An ACS NSQIP Study

The timing of mandibular fracture repair has long been debated. Prior studies have suggested that expedited treatment with inpatient admission and repair may improve surgical outcomes, though at an increased cost of care. The purpose of this study was to compare the rates of postoperative inflammatory complications (POICs) in patients with isolated mandibular fractures treated non-urgently using an outpatient protocol versus an urgent inpatient protocol.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research