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Nasalseptal hematoma/abscess: management and outcome in a tertiary hospital of a developing country.
- Source :
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Patient Preference & Adherence . Jul2015, Vol. 9, p1017-1021. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Background: Nasal hematoma/abscess is an uncommon entity, but capable of leading to serious consequences if not handled meticulously, and with urgency. Objective: To present the management, and outcome of nasal septal hematoma/abscess in a Nigerian tertiary institution. Method: Consecutive patients diagnosed with nasal septal hematoma/abscess over a 10-year period, treated at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria, were prospectively studied. The processes leading to diagnosis, treatment, and outcome were sequentially evaluated. Results: Fifty-three patients (37 males and 16 females), age 5-65 years (with mean age of 23.10 years), were included. Surgical drainage of the hematoma/abscess, intranasal packing with insertion of drain was performed with total resolution of problem in all the cases. Conclusion: Incision and drainage, and intranasal packing with insertion of drain was effective in treating nasal septal hematoma/abscess. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *HEMATOMA
*BRUISES
*SURGICAL drainage
*NASAL mucosa
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1177889X
- Volume :
- 9
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Patient Preference & Adherence
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 108647565
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2147/PPA.S85184