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View article: Risk Factors for Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Children and Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease.
Risk Factors for Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Children and Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease. Open
This study highlights the high prevalence of SNHL in children with SCD and its association with modifiable risk factors. Routine audiological screening, consistent clinic attendance, medication adherence, and regular monitoring of haematol…
View article: Utilization and Findings of Flexible Naso-Pharyngo-Laryngoscopy in Upper Airway Disorders: A Clinic Audit.
Utilization and Findings of Flexible Naso-Pharyngo-Laryngoscopy in Upper Airway Disorders: A Clinic Audit. Open
Office flexible NPL was done commonly for preoperative evaluation of goitre, suspected adenoid hypertrophy, hoarseness, and foreign body sensation. The commonest pathologies were adenoid hypertrophy, laryngeal tumour, nasopharyngeal tumour…
View article: Audiologic Evaluation of Patients with Head and Neck Cancers Treated with Cisplatin Based Chemotherapy: A Longitudinal Study
Audiologic Evaluation of Patients with Head and Neck Cancers Treated with Cisplatin Based Chemotherapy: A Longitudinal Study Open
Background: The incidence of head and neck cancers is on the increase globally and particularly in our environment. Also, concurrent platinum-based chemo-radiotherapy has become widely used in the treatment of head and neck malignancies. T…
View article: Prevalence and pattern of sensorineural hearing loss among children and adolescents with sickle cell disease in a tertiary health facility, Northwest Nigeria
Prevalence and pattern of sensorineural hearing loss among children and adolescents with sickle cell disease in a tertiary health facility, Northwest Nigeria Open
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) can result in painful vascular occlusion crises, anoxia, and ischemia, which can occasionally cause damage to tissues and organs, including the auditory system, particularly the blood-rich cochlea. Despite being u…
View article: Nasal columella reconstruction using philtrum advancement flap: a case report of treatment of nasal stenosis
Nasal columella reconstruction using philtrum advancement flap: a case report of treatment of nasal stenosis Open
Background Nasal columella reconstruction is a challenging procedure, and the main goal is to maintain function as well as a satisfactory aesthetic outcome. Several surgical techniques have been described for the reconstruction of nasal co…
View article: Relationship between clinical symptomatology score and postnasal space X-ray grading in the evaluation of obstructive adenoid disease in children
Relationship between clinical symptomatology score and postnasal space X-ray grading in the evaluation of obstructive adenoid disease in children Open
Background: The clinical symptomatology has been used traditionally for the evaluation of obstructive adenoid disease. Some authors have considered it a reliable method of diagnosis and assessment of severity of the adenoid obstruction. Ho…
View article: Endoscopic-assisted microdebrider extirpation of extensive laryngeal papilloma: A case series and review of literature
Endoscopic-assisted microdebrider extirpation of extensive laryngeal papilloma: A case series and review of literature Open
Laryngeal papillomatosis is a rare airway disease caused by the human papilloma virus. It has been known to be notorious for local recurrence with potentially unfavorable outcome. The management is challenging, especially in developing cou…
View article: Evaluation of Voice Handicap and Emotional Status among Dysphonic and Non-Dysphonic Individuals
Evaluation of Voice Handicap and Emotional Status among Dysphonic and Non-Dysphonic Individuals Open
Background: Dysphonia impairs verbal communication of the sufferer, which can lead to social isolation, depression, and reduced quality of life. Evaluation of voice handicap and emotional impact of dysphonia are not routinely consider in o…
View article: Fibreoptic Laryngoscopic Assessment of Patients with Hoarseness
Fibreoptic Laryngoscopic Assessment of Patients with Hoarseness Open
Background: Hoarseness is a common clinical manifestation of laryngeal diseases. The cause of hoarseness may not always be a simple inflammatory disease, but it can be from other serious life-threatening conditions such as laryngeal cancer…
View article: Advance Oropharyngeal Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma in a 9-year-old Boy
Advance Oropharyngeal Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma in a 9-year-old Boy Open
Primary malignant salivary gland tumours are uncommon among the paediatric population, accounting for <10% of all head-and-neck tumours in childhood. Less than 5% of all salivary gland cancers occur during childhood, most of them are diagn…
View article: Adenoid and Tonsil Hypertrophy in Zaria, North Western Nigeria
Adenoid and Tonsil Hypertrophy in Zaria, North Western Nigeria Open
Background: Adenotonsillar hypertrophy is one of the most common childhood disorder that necessitates presentation to the ear nose and throat specialist. The disorder may be managed conservatively or by surgery. Aim: To highlight the clini…
View article: Inhibitory Effect of Sodium Citrate, Sodium Nitrite and Cinnamaldehyde on Biofilm-forming Escherichia coli O157:H7
Inhibitory Effect of Sodium Citrate, Sodium Nitrite and Cinnamaldehyde on Biofilm-forming Escherichia coli O157:H7 Open
The development of biofilms by the foodborne pathogens attached to surfaces in the food processing environments results in the deterioration of products, persistence of pathogenic bacteria and transmission of food-associated diseases. In a…
View article: Clinical Profile and Treatment Outcome of Laryngeal Cancer in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital
Clinical Profile and Treatment Outcome of Laryngeal Cancer in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital Open
Background: Laryngeal cancer is one of the most common malignancies of the upper aerodigestive tract worldwide, and its management may sometimes be challenging, especially in developing countries due to late presentation, poverty and limit…
View article: Paediatric Neck Masses in Zaria
Paediatric Neck Masses in Zaria Open
Background: A neck mass is any abnormal lesion in the neck that can be seen, palpated, or identified on imaging. It is one of the most common reasons for presentation to the surgical clinics. Aim: the aim is to analyse the clinical present…
View article: Endsocopic Internal Maxillary Artery Cauterization in a Patient with Severe Posterior Epistaxis
Endsocopic Internal Maxillary Artery Cauterization in a Patient with Severe Posterior Epistaxis Open
Epistaxis from the posterior superior region of the nasal cavity might be fatal in some cases. It is particularly severe in an individual with hypertension, arterial aneurysm of traumatic origin, and bleeding from posterior lateral nasal a…
View article: An Audit of Parotid Gland Surgeries in Kano, Nigeria
An Audit of Parotid Gland Surgeries in Kano, Nigeria Open
Background: Neoplasms both benign and malignant are the most common indications for parotidectomy. About 70%–80% of all salivary gland tumours are located in the parotid gland with up to 80% being benign. Parotidectomy is a common surgical…
View article: An audit of surgical neck explorations for penetrating neck injuries in northwestern Nigeria: Experience from a teaching hospital
An audit of surgical neck explorations for penetrating neck injuries in northwestern Nigeria: Experience from a teaching hospital Open
Male young adults were most involved, commonly from arrow and stab injuries. Although laryngeal and soft-tissue injuries were predominant, vascular injuries were most associated with postoperative complications.
View article: Unilateral sinonasal masses: Review of clinical presentation and outcome in Ahmadu Bello university teaching hospital, Zaria, Nigeria
Unilateral sinonasal masses: Review of clinical presentation and outcome in Ahmadu Bello university teaching hospital, Zaria, Nigeria Open
Inflammatory polyp was the most common unilateral sinonasal mass followed by inverted papilloma. A thorough clinical evaluation of any patients with prolonged nasal symptoms will go a long way in the early detection of these lesions.
View article: Clinicopathologic profile of sinonasal neoplasia in Kano, Northwestern Nigeria: A 10-year single-institution experience
Clinicopathologic profile of sinonasal neoplasia in Kano, Northwestern Nigeria: A 10-year single-institution experience Open
Malignant sinonasal disease is the predominant sinonasal neoplasm in this environment, and most of the patients presented with advanced disease.
View article: Hearing loss in children: A review of literature
Hearing loss in children: A review of literature Open
Childhood hearing loss (HL) can be attributed to both environmental and genetic factors, therefore it can be congenital or acquired in nature. The effect of childhood HL is on language development, literacy, self-esteem, and social skills.…
View article: Nasal foreign bodies among pediatric population in Zaria-Nigeria
Nasal foreign bodies among pediatric population in Zaria-Nigeria Open
Background: Nasal foreign body (FB) is a common reason for presentation to the emergency units and the Otorhinolaryngologist. Objectives: To report the pattern and management of pediatric nasal FBs in Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospi…
View article: Management of deep neck space infections in a tertiary center in North West Nigeria
Management of deep neck space infections in a tertiary center in North West Nigeria Open
This study shows that oropharyngeal and orodental infections are the most common causes of DNSIs. Educating the populace about orodental health may help in reducing cases of DNSIs in Nigeria.
View article: Poor radiographic access: Cause of delayed diagnosis of esophageal foreign body in a 5-year-old
Poor radiographic access: Cause of delayed diagnosis of esophageal foreign body in a 5-year-old Open
Foreign-body ingestion is a global public health problem especially among children under-5 years of age. The diagnosis is difficult in children who cannot communicate, especially if the event was not witnessed. We present a child who prese…
View article: Occurrence and antibiotic resistance of Salmonella spp. in raw beef from wet market and hypermarket in Malaysia
Occurrence and antibiotic resistance of Salmonella spp. in raw beef from wet market and hypermarket in Malaysia Open
Salmonellae are highly pathogenic foodborne bacteria able to cause infection even at low doses.Infection by Salmonella from contaminated foods leads to gastrointestinal disease known as salmonellosis.Raw beef can be a source of human infec…
View article: Pattern of hearing loss in a tertiary hospital in the North Western Nigeria
Pattern of hearing loss in a tertiary hospital in the North Western Nigeria Open
Background: Hearing impairment is a major public health problem in developing countries. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 15% of the world's adult population has some degree of hearing loss. About one-third of thos…
View article: Assessment of Foods and Drinks for the Presence of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) Producing Bacteria in Gombe Metropolis, Nigeria
Assessment of Foods and Drinks for the Presence of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) Producing Bacteria in Gombe Metropolis, Nigeria Open
Objectives: To make preliminary screening study for the presence of ESBL producing bacteria, in food and drinks sold in Gombe metropolis. 30 samples of food and drinks were collected and analyzed. Method: Bacterial isolation was performed …
View article: Microbiological Assessment of Bacterial Isolates from Ear, Nose And Throat (ENT) Among Patients Attending Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital
Microbiological Assessment of Bacterial Isolates from Ear, Nose And Throat (ENT) Among Patients Attending Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital Open
Samples from patients who reported to in-patient ENT unit of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano were isolated for further microbiological assessment. One hundred (100) from both male and female patients comprising 55 ear swabs, 30 and 15 t…
View article: Knowledge of effect of exercise on HIV infected persons among physiotherapy students in Nigeria
Knowledge of effect of exercise on HIV infected persons among physiotherapy students in Nigeria Open
Despite the recognition and knowledge of the beneficial effects of exercise on persons living with HIV and AIDS in the developed world, there is global paucity of published studies on knowledge of effect of exercise on HIV infected persons…