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Nasal Bone Fractures: Differences Amongst Sub-Specialty Consultants, Jason E. Cohn, Sammy Othman, Michael Toscano, Tom Shokri, Jason D Bloom, Seth Zwillenberg
Nasal Bone Fractures: Differences Amongst Sub-Specialty Consultants, Jason E. Cohn, Sammy Othman, Michael Toscano, Tom Shokri, Jason D Bloom, Seth Zwillenberg
Otolaryngology (ENT) Resident Research
BACKGROUND: Nasal fractures constitute the largest proportion of facial trauma each year, however, there is no consensus management. In this study, we investingated the role of the consultant and the functional and aesthetic outcomes of procedures performed to address nasal bone fractures.
METHODS: A retrospective chart review of patients who sustained nasal bone fractures was conducted from 8/1/14 through 1/23/18. Categorical variables were analyzed using chi-squared testing and Fisher's exact test, where appropriate, while continuous variables were compared using Mann-Whitney U testing.
RESULTS: During the study period, 136 patients met inclusion criteria for full analysis. The mean age of this …