Open AccessThe Pattern of Ear, Nose & Throat (Ent) Surgeries in A Secondary Health Centre in Enugu South Local Government Area of Enugu State Sourth-East, Nigeria
Author(s) -
Chijioke Chinedu Anekpo,
Titus C. Okpara
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of medical science and clinical invention
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2454-9576
pISSN - 2348-991X
DOI - 10.18535/ijmsci/v8i10.08
Subject(s) - medicine , nose , throat , ear nose and throat , surgery , retrospective cohort study , radiological weapon , general surgery
There is a wide spectrum of ear, nose and throat surgical conditions affecting both children and adults in Nigeria. This study aimed at determining the prevalence, socio-demographic features, types of ear, nose and throat surgical procedures in a secondary health centre in Enugu.Patients and Methods:This was a retrospective hospital based study of ENT clinic operation booking register and theatre operation register. Data obtained were collated, documented and statistically analysed using SPSS version 20.0 software.Result:A total of 75 patients were operated at the centre during the period under review. The female to male was 1:1:2. The age range was from 1 year to 85years. The indication for surgeries involving the throat were 67 (89.3%). The nose 7(9.2%). No surgery was performed in the ear. Adenotosillectomy 52(69.3) was the commonest surgery performed is in throat while polypectomy 4(5.3%) occurred more in the nose.Conclusion:Resources for Ear, Nose and throat surgeries in Enugu South Local Government are grossly inadequate. There is need for partnership with the Local Government administrator to upgrade the facilities.