Evaluation of Syrian Patients Treated in Our Clinic

Objective: War is a disaster that disrupts normal life, which causes physical, social, cultural and economic losses in society. People are exposed to devastating effects of war in many parts of the globe and thousands of civilians are losing their lives.The war causes serious injuries and significant changes in the types and distribution due to large waves of immigration. In this study demographic characteristics, frequency of diseases and treatment types of the Syrian patients whom admitted to our clinic between January 2015 and May 2018 were retrospectively reviewed. Materials and Methods: 479 Syrian patients who had been examined in the Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery outpatient clinic, underwent in-hospital treatment or surgical intervention were included. The diseases were classified into 6 groups as acute or chronic wounds, congenital anomalies, scar (contracture), maxillofacial traumas, skin tumors and aesthetic procedures. 3.4% of the total number of patients (479 patients) were found to be Syrian patients. Results: Plastic reconstructive and aesthetic surgery is a surgical branch that has emerged and advanced during the wars hence it is essential in the treatment of acute injuries, burns and maxillofacial traumas as well as deformities and anomalies due to war or adverse environmental conditions. Conclusion: Due to wars or disasters, mass migration of people affects especially neighbouring countries the most. As a result of these facts; health problems as well as economic problems arise. Plastic reconstructive and aesthetic surgery have always played a leading role in helping war victims and people affected by wars