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Title: | Incidence of Epistaxis in a Tertiary Hospital in Ghana |
Authors: | Awuah, P. Amedofu, G. K. Duah, M. |
Keywords: | Epistaxis Nosebleed diopathic aetiology incidence |
Issue Date: | Aug-2012 |
Publisher: | Journal of Science and Technology |
Citation: | Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 32, No. 2, 2012, pp 34-38 |
Abstract: | Epistaxis is defined as bleeding from the nasal cavity. It is a very common Otorhinolaryngological
problem that often presents as an emergency to the outpatient departments of most hospitals
worldwide. Its true incidence is often very difficult to assess. This study was aimed at analyzing
aetiology, treatment and management outcome of patients who presented with epistaxis at Komfo
Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Kumasi, Ghana. This is a three year retrospective study
(Jan2007-Dec 2010). All cases of epistaxis that presented at the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
clinic at KATH) or referred from the polyclinics and the district hospitals were included. A total
number of 96 cases were seen with epistaxis over a period of three years. There were 63 (66%)
males and 33 (34%) females. Their ages ranged from 1-80 years. The commonest cause of epistaxis
was idiopathic with 51 (53%) cases followed by nasal trauma with 11 (11.5%) cases and
nasopharyngeal carcinoma 8 (8.3).This study supports the clinical usefulness of conservative
management in the treatment of patients with epistaxis. |
Description: | Article published in the Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 32, No. 2, 2012, pp 34-38 |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/5613 |
Appears in Collections: | Journal of Science and Technology 2000-
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