Cancrum oris among Nigerian children

Adeola, DS; Eguma, SA; Ononiwu, CN

doi:10.4314/njsr.v6i1-2.54758

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“…Health care workers of various cadres are expected to be well equipped with the basic knowledge of diseases, especially those conditions requiring a multidisciplinary approach in their management. 16 Noma is being managed in our climes by a team consisting of dentists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, dental therapists, plastic surgeons, paediatricians, paediatric surgeons, nurses, nutritionists, and, physiotherapist among other specialties. This study categorized all the cadres of the respondents into doctors, dental auxiliaries, nurses, and others.…”

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Health Care Workers towards NOMA in a Tertiary Institution in North-western Nigeria

MUJTABA¹,

CHIMEZIE²,

BRAIMAH³

et al. 2022

Nig J Dent Res

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Background: NOMA is a potentially life-threatening necrotizing condition characterized by the destruction of oral and perioral tissues. NOMA is fatal in 90% of cases but the rate is reduced to about 8% with early recognition and treatment. Objective: To evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practices of health workers towards Noma in a tertiary teaching hospital in north-western Nigeria. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study carried out among health care personnel using a self-administered questionnaire between October 2019 and February 2020. The questionnaire consisted of 20 questions covering the domains of knowledge and, attitude/practices. The total score for each domain was obtained and then categorized as low (less than or equal to 50%), fair (51 to 69%), and good (70% and above). Results: A total of 156 respondents filled and returned the questionnaires. Male respondents constituted 103(66%) as against 53(34%) Female respondents. The age range of respondents was 19 –54 years with a mean±SD of 32.8±6.6 years. Out of 156 respondents, 123(78.8%) were aware of Noma. The total score recorded in both the knowledge and attitude/practice domains were 72.5% and 47.5% respectively. Conclusion: The awareness of Noma among the study population was good. Those that were aware of the disease have good knowledge of it, however, the attitude and practices were low. Therefore, there is a need for continuous medical education among health care workers.

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Health Care Workers towards NOMA in a Tertiary Institution in North-western Nigeria

MUJTABA¹,

CHIMEZIE²,

BRAIMAH³

et al. 2022

Nig J Dent Res

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“…3 Some described Noma as necrotizing fasciitis-like wound. 4 It was common in Europe and America in previous centuries but disappeared and reappeared during World War II predominantly in Netherland due to severe food shortage. Today Noma is seen mostly in Africa, some parts of Asia and Latin America.…”

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Clinico-Pathological Analysis of Osteomyelitis in Cancrum Oris (Noma) Patients Seen in Noma Children Hospital, Northwest Nigeria

MUJTABA¹,

CHIMEZIE²,

ADEBAYO³

et al. 2022

Nig J Dent Res

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Background: Cancrum oris is a rapid and devastating infectious disease of the orofacial region, which can be life threatening in its fulminant stage. Infection of bone (osteomyelitis) is a possible sequelae of Noma (cancrum oris) and is more likely due to late presentation especially in our environment. A literature search revealed scanty research describing osteomyelitis in Noma patients. Objective: To analyze the clinico–pathology of osteomyelitis in Noma patients diagnosed and treated at Noma Children Hospital, Sokoto. Methods: The design was a 2-year retrospective study of records of Thirty–two patients who had sequestrectomy secondary to osteomyelitis in Noma (Cancrum oris). Age, gender, jaws affected and side of involvement were analyzed Results: The age ranged from 2–11 years with mean ±standard deviation 5.47 ± 2.68 years was recorded. Osteomyelitis in Noma patients was found among 17 (53.10%) males compared to 15 (46.90%) females. In 20 (62. 50%) of the cases, anterior maxillary involvement was observed and the remaining 12 (37. 50%) was found at the mandibular posterior region and it is more common on the left side. Result of histopathology showed both acute and chronic inflammatory cells. Necrosis and bone hyperactivity was observed in most of the slides. Conclusion: Osteomyelitis is a common complication of Noma and its treatment is of paramount importance for adequate management of Noma patients.

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“…[ 2 ] Poverty is the single most important risk indicator for noma and it has been strongly linked with malnutrition, exanthematous diseases, childhood diseases, and other sociocultural events. [ 3 4 ] Noma is commonly found in children with a peak incidence of acute cases at the age range of 1–4 years, although some cases among adults have been reported. [ 2 ] Without appropriate and timely intervention, acute noma can be quickly fatal with mortality as high as 90%.…”

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Is Blood Transfusion Justified During Soft Tissue Surgery in Noma Patients? a One-Year Appraisal at Noma Children Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria

Bala

Gbolahan

Taiwo

et al. 2022

Journal of West African College of Surgeons

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Background: Non-utilization of blood and inappropriate blood transfusion are common in surgical operations. Some surgical procedures are associated with minimal bleeding that does not warrant blood transfusion. No previous study has looked at the pattern of blood loss in noma defect repair to determine the possible need for blood transfusion. Aim/Objectives: This study aimed to determine the total amount of blood loss, the number of units of blood transfused, and the correlation between estimated blood loss and total operating time in patients who had surgical correction of noma defects. Materials and Methods: This is a hospital-based cross-sectional study of 35 patients who underwent surgical correction of noma defects. Age, sex, pre- and post-operative haemoglobin (Hb), number of requested blood units, total operating time, and total estimated blood loss were recorded. The methods used for the blood loss estimation were gauze swabs, Abdo-packs, drapes, and suction bottles. Results: Comparison of the mean pre- and post-operative Hb did not yield any statistically significant difference. The total estimated blood loss in these surgeries was in the range of 65–209 mL, with a mean of 117.20 ± 35.88 mL. No correlation between estimated blood loss and total operating time was noted ( P = 0.940). No blood was transfused in any of the subjects. Conclusion: This study observed minimal blood loss in surgical corrections of the soft tissue noma defect. Apart from blood grouping, there may be no need for routine cross-matching of blood pre-operatively for surgical repair of noma defect. However, more studies are needed to buttress this finding.

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Cancrum oris among Nigerian children

Cited by 4 publications

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Health Care Workers towards NOMA in a Tertiary Institution in North-western Nigeria

Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Health Care Workers towards NOMA in a Tertiary Institution in North-western Nigeria

Clinico-Pathological Analysis of Osteomyelitis in Cancrum Oris (Noma) Patients Seen in Noma Children Hospital, Northwest Nigeria

Is Blood Transfusion Justified During Soft Tissue Surgery in Noma Patients? a One-Year Appraisal at Noma Children Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria

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