The impact of complex facial surgery provided on a short-term surgical mission. Issue 12 (December 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jenkinson, A.O.; Fell, M.; Eshete, M.; Patel, V.; Demissie, Y.; Abate, F.; McGurk, M.
• Is Part Of: International journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery. Volume 50:Issue 12(2021)
• Page Start: 1649
• Page End: 1652
• Publication Date: 2021-12
• Subjects: developing countries -- medical missions -- reconstructive surgery -- treatnment outcomes -- quality of life; Mouth -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Maxilla -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Dentistry -- Periodicals; Dentistry, Operative; Oral Surgical Procedures; Surgery, Oral; Dentistry; Maxilla -- Surgery; Mouth -- Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.52059
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2021.05.009
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0901-5027

Abstract

Abstract: The long-term consequences of performing facial surgery on patients living in rural Ethiopia are largely unknown. A review of 36 patients who had been treated on a short-term surgical mission (STSM) in the previous 2 years was conducted to evaluate the outcomes of the surgical interventions performed. There was a significant reduction in social isolation following a surgical intervention. Improvements in postoperative self-reported changes were found for facial appearance, facial function, and quality of life. Positive outcomes can be achieved when surgical treatment is performed on a STSM.