Disparities in the Surgical Treatment of Facial Fractures: Results from the National Trauma Data Bank

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Previous studies have shown disparities in treatment exist in the US. The purpose of this study was to determine if disparities exist for patients with facial fractures treated at trauma centers in the United... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Kayla Leibl (University of Wisconsin - Madison)
  2. Laura Veras (University of Tennessee Health Science Center)
  3. Elias Awad (University of South Alabama)
  4. Clay Kerby (University of Alabama at Birmingham)
  5. Ash Gosain (University of Tennessee Health Science Center)
  6. Timothy King (University of Alabama at Birmingham)

Topic Areas

Trauma / Critical Care , Other

Session

QS-TCC/CT » Quick-Shot Presentations: Trauma/Critical Care/Acute Care Surgery/Cardiothoracic Surgery (15:00 - Thursday, 21st September, Dearth Tower Conf 2)