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Tympanometric Findings among Children with Adenoid Hypertrophy in Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Joint Authors
Nwosu, Chibuike
Uju Ibekwe, Mathilda
Obukowho Onotai, Lucky
Source
International Journal of Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-08-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Adenoid hypertrophy (AH) is a common childhood disorder.
Adenoid plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of otitis media with effusion (OME).
The aim of this study is to critically appraise the tympanometric finding among children with adenoid hypertrophy in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Methodology.
A Prospective, controlled study carried out among newly diagnosed cases of adenoid hypertrophy at the ENT clinic of the UPTH, between November 2014 and June 2015.
Tympanometry was done on each child and each ear was considerably studied as a single entity.
Types B and C tympanograms were used as indicators of OME.
Data was collected and analyzed using SPSS version 20.
Results.
Sixty-eight cases of adenoid hypertrophy were seen within the study period and 136 ears were studied.
Forty (29.4%) ears had type B tympanogram, while 36 (26.5%) ears had type C.
The incidence of OME was 55.9%; there were 12 (17.6%) unilateral OME, while bilateral OME was 32 (47.1%).
Grade 3 AH was prevalent and was statistically significant with the OME.
Conclusion.
This study had shown adenoidal hypertrophy as a significant risk factor for OME in children.
There was more bilateral OME than unilateral.
The more severe grade of AH was more prevalent and it was shown to be statistically significant with OME, thus being a significant risk factor for OME in children.
This establishes the need for prompt hearing evaluation and management.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Nwosu, Chibuike& Uju Ibekwe, Mathilda& Obukowho Onotai, Lucky. 2016. Tympanometric Findings among Children with Adenoid Hypertrophy in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. International Journal of Otolaryngology،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1106383
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Nwosu, Chibuike…[et al.]. Tympanometric Findings among Children with Adenoid Hypertrophy in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. International Journal of Otolaryngology No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1106383
American Medical Association (AMA)
Nwosu, Chibuike& Uju Ibekwe, Mathilda& Obukowho Onotai, Lucky. Tympanometric Findings among Children with Adenoid Hypertrophy in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. International Journal of Otolaryngology. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1106383
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1106383