A Survey of Paediatric Otolaryngological Surgeries in a Nigerian University Teaching Hospital
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: In our environment the paediatric population constitutes a large number of our otolaryngologic surgical patients. This study determined the pattern of paediatric otolaryngological surgeries in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. Patients And Methods: This was a retrospective study of paediatric patients who had otolaryngological surgeries in the department of Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) surgery of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), Port Harcourt from January 2000 to December 2012. The patient’s data were retrieved from the theatre and clinic registers. The patients’ case notes were used to augment the data. Demographic data, types of otolaryngological surgeries, outcome of surgeries and complications were recorded and analyzed. Results: Four hundred and ninety five patients had otolaryngologic surgeries during the study period. There were 261 males and 234 females (male: female ratio of 1.1:1.0). Age range was 5 days to 16 years, mean = 9.4 +/- 2.6 years. Age group 2-4 years has the highest (n=180) number of surgeries. The commonest otolaryngological surgery done was adenotonsillectomy. This was followed by direct laryngoscopy + extraction of foreign bodies and tracheostomy. Mortality was recorded in 5 cases. Conclusion: This study determined the pattern of paediatric otolaryngological surgeries in UPTH, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The types of surgeries and the management outcomes of these patients are critical information required in the formulation of healthcare policies that can help improve healthcare services delivery to the paediatric population.
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Onotai L. O, Ureh Oparaodu
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