Open AccessProtocol for managing acute cancrum oris in children: An experience in five cases
Author(s) -
DS Adeola,
AC Obiadazie
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
african journal of paediatric surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.163
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 0974-5998
pISSN - 0189-6725
DOI - 10.4103/0189-6725.54767
Subject(s) - noma , medicine , debridement (dental) , referral , rehabilitation , surgery , physical therapy , nursing , computer science , computer network , telecommunications link
Acute cancrum oris (NOMA) is a major health concern in most parts of northern Nigeria, affecting children aged 2-9 years. The management of the acute phase/condition poses a great clinical challenge. We present our protocol for the management of acute NOMA in a referral health facility in northern Nigeria.
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