Otorhinolaryngological emergencies in a Tertiary Hospital in Port Harcourt

Ibekwe, Uju Matilda

doi:10.4103/1119-3077.196988

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“…The finding is however similar to report from a study done southern part of Nigeria [18]. Geriatric otorhinolaryngologic emergency conditions are similar to other forms of emergencies with the mostly early presentation, common presentation during the day time and were referred mainly by general practitioners or casualty officers [25].…”

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Geriatric Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Emergency in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti

Adegbiji¹,

Aremu²,

Aluko³

2019

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Background: Issues of geriatric otolaryngologic emergency have not been widely applied despite an increase in the geriatric population. This study aimed at determining the prevalence, sociodemographic features, etiology, clinical features, complications and sources of referral of geriatric otorhinolaryngological, head and neck emergency in our center. Materials and Methods: This was a prospective hospital-based study of geriatric otorhinolaryngology emergency in the Ear, Nose and Throat Department of Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital. The study was carried out between October 2016 and September 2018. Data were obtained by using a pretested interviewers questionnaire. All data were collated and analyzed using SPSS version 18.0. The data were expressed by frequency table, percentage, bar charts, and pie charts. Results: Geriatric otorhinolaryngology, head and neck emergency accounted for 5.3%. Major prevalence age group was 43.9% in the age group (60 -64). There were 38.6% of males with a male to female ratio of 1:1.5. The main etiology of geriatric otorhinolaryngology emergency was 29.5% trauma/road traffic accident/foreign body impaction and 25.8% tumor. Main anatomical distribution of geriatric otorhinolaryngology emergency was 38.6% throat diseases and 31.1% ear diseases. The most frequent clinical features were the pain in 27.3%, hearing loss in 21.2%, tinnitus in 15.9%, bleeding in 14.4%, difficulty breathing in 12.9% and discharge in 11.4%. ers. Presentation of geriatric otorhinolaryngology emergency was mainly ear, nose and throat clinic in 59.8% with accident and emergency in 28.8%. Commonest associated comorbid illnesses among the geriatric patients were 18.2% hypertension, 14.4% arthritis, and 9.8% diabetes mellitus. Conclusion: Geriatric otorhinolaryngological emergency is a common pathology associated with comorbid illnesses. Detailed clinical assessment is mandatory for effective management outcome.

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Geriatric Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Emergency in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti

Adegbiji¹,

Aremu²,

Aluko³

2019

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“…In a study performed by Ibekwe et al, children from 0-10 years constituted the maximum number of cases 31.02% and the least being patients between the age of 61-70 years. 7 Barman et al also found that their majority of patients were children in their first decade. 8 Foreign body aspiration/ingestion/insertion were the most common emergency (74.6%) followed by trauma (23.7%) in our study.…”

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A study on otorhinolaryngology related emergency surgical procedures performed under general anaesthesia in a teaching hospital

Koirala

Karki

Maharjan

2020

Int J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg

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Background: Most of the ear, nose and throat related disorders that present in emergency can be managed without anaesthesia. Some of them are potentially life threatening and critical requiring surgical interventions under general anaesthesia, too. Ear, nose, and throat related emergency conditions are in rise due to increased incidence of road traffic accidents, social violence and physical assault. This study was performed to find out common ear, nose, throat and head and neck related emergency conditions that required emergency surgical procedures under general anaesthesia for their treatment.Methods: One hundred and seventy-seven patients were enrolled in this prospective cross-sectional study. Patients who underwent emergency operative procedures under general anaesthesia were assessed to find out the common reasons of admission and the common procedures performed for their treatment. Results: Out of 177 patients enrolled in the study, 26.6% were children below the age of 10 years. About three fourths (74.6%) had presented with foreign body in the ear, nose, or throat, and about 77% of them requiring anaesthesia were foreign bodies of the esophagus. Next most common surgical procedures were performed for different traumatic injuries (23.7%). Rest 1.7% of patients required other procedures like tracheostomy, sphenopalatine artery cauterization and traumatic split lobule repair under general anaesthesia.Conclusions: Foreign bodies in the ear, nose and throat are the most common emergency conditions requiring emergency surgery under general anaesthesia followed by traumatic cut injuries in our institution. Prompt treatment of the emergency condition is required for the better patient outcome.

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“…Las lesiones por cuerpos extraños son una causa común de urgencia ORL y se presentan predominantemente en edad pediátrica. Otras causas incluyen lesiones traumáticas a nivel facial y cervical que pueden comprometer el tracto aerodigestivo, trastornos hemorrágicos y procesos inflamatorios agudos junto con sus complicaciones que podrían considerarse emergencias graves por requerir una intervención inmediata 8,9 .…”

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Impacto de la pandemia COVID-19 en las consultas de urgencias otorrinolaringológicas en el Hospital Guillermo Grant Benavente de Concepción

2021

Rev. Otorrinolaringol. Cir. Cabeza Cuello

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Otorhinolaryngological emergencies in a Tertiary Hospital in Port Harcourt

Abstract: ORL emergencies are common. The pediatric age group is the most affected; foreign body and trauma comprise the commonest emergency in our environment.

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Geriatric Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Emergency in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti

Geriatric Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Emergency in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti

A study on otorhinolaryngology related emergency surgical procedures performed under general anaesthesia in a teaching hospital

Impacto de la pandemia COVID-19 en las consultas de urgencias otorrinolaringológicas en el Hospital Guillermo Grant Benavente de Concepción

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