Trauma

Head and Neck

The association between depression and anxiety disorders following facial trauma—A comparative study

Islam S, Ahmed M, Walton GM, et al (Univ Hosp Coventry & Warwickshire (UHCW), UK; et al) Injury 41:92-96, 2010^§

S.H. Miller, MD, MPH

Evidence Ranking

• B

Expert Rating

• 2

Abstract

Aim

Although the surgical care provided for patients who have sustained a maxillofacial injury has advanced in recent years, psychological disorders may develop. Anxiety and depression may be a cause of significant morbidity in these patients. Such problems are often unrecognised and untreated.