Illegal Drug Use is Associated with Postoperative Complications in Persons with Mandibular Fractures

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Complications of mandible fractures related to substance abuse.

Serena-Gómez E, Passeri LA.

J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2008;66(10):2028-34.

Reviewer

Roger Keller Celeste, CD, MSc, PhD

Purpose/Question

To assess the relationship between type of substance abuse and incidence of postsurgical complications after mandibular fracture.

Source of Funding

Information not available

Type of Study/Design

Prospective case series

Level of Evidence

Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence

Strength of Recommendation Grade

Not applicable