Gómez DHJ, Valcarce LJA, Santiago GD, Rodríguez FJH

Language: Spanish
References: 12
Page: 380-385
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ABSTRACT

Introduction: open fractures represent up to 2% of all fractures in children; in Mexico, up to 55% are type I; however, no studies have been carried out that address the panorama of this pathology. Material and methods: a descriptive study was conducted conducted in a pediatric population under 16. The statistics were conducted using frequencies, percentages, measures of central tendency, and dispersion. The cost analysis was carried out based on the Official Gazette of the Federation. Results: 58 patients with a mean age of 9.1 years were included, the male gender predominated 2.2:1 compared to the female. The most frequent diagnosis was diaphyseal fracture of radius and ulna in 61%. The main antibiotic was cephalothin at a mean dose of 74.02 ± 24.25 mg/kg/day. Patients underwent surgery an average of 1.17 ± 0.5 times. The average cost of care per patient was $116,373.90 ± $49,342.37 M.N. Conclusion: this study clearly describes the situation in Mexico regarding this pathology despite changes compared to previous years secondary to the SARS-COV-2 pandemic.

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