Retrospective data analysis of referral letters for orofacial vascular anomalies to a tertiary center
Although demographic data were generally well-documented, critical medical history information was frequently omitted, including a lack of adequate pre-referral investigations. Key characteristics of vascular anomalies, namely compressibility, pulsation, associated conditions, and involution, were frequently overlooked. Accurate documentation of these features is crucial for determining treatment urgency. A standardized proforma must be implemented to ensure that vital information is captured, thus facilitating diagnosis and optimizing patient care.
Authors
- Juanna Bahadun
- Zaridah Zainal Abidin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1200-969X)
Institutions
- Hospital Kuala Lumpur (MY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Archives of Craniofacial Surgery
- Published
- 2024-12-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7181/acfs.2024.00437
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.15
Funders
- Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia