A case of facial fractures caused by a jet ski accident *
During the last several years, the number of jet skis among small size special vessels, such as pleasure boats, has tended to increase, and this tendency is predicted to continue. As a result, the number of personal accidents has also increased, and with it, immediate concern has grown regarding the safety of these vessels. We had a patient who was involved in a motorboat collision with a jet ski which resulted in numerous facial fractures. As with the riding of motorcycles, driving of jet skis may lead to major accidents. This report is one that is particulary significant in consideration of prior reports, and should also be regarded as a precept for marine sport incidents. (Accepted on December 26, 2003)
