TITLE:
Infectious ENT Emergencies: A One-Year Experience at the ENT Department of Mamou Regional Hospital
AUTHORS:
Mamadou Mouctar Ramata Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo, Oumou Amadou Diallo, Alsény Cisse, Mamadou Bailo Sow, Raphan Madi Kaba Keita, Abdoulaye Keita, Alpha Oumar Diallo
KEYWORDS:
ENT Infection, Emergency, Mamou Regional Hospital
JOURNAL NAME:
International Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery,
Vol.13 No.5,
September
9,
2024
ABSTRACT: Introduction: ENT infectious emergencies encompass all infectious pathologies affecting the ear, nose, sinuses, throat, and neck. A good understanding of these emergencies is essential for organizing appropriate care. In Guinea, few studies have described ENT infectious pathologies in rural areas. Objective: To study ENT infectious emergencies in the Otorhinolaryngology department of the Mamou Regional Hospital. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective and prospective descriptive study, conducted from August 1, 2021, to July 31, 2022. All patients admitted to the ENT department of the Mamou Regional Hospital for an infectious emergency were included. Results: Among the 1854 recorded consultations, 261 cases involved ENT infectious emergencies, representing a prevalence of 14.07%. The most represented age group was 0 to 10 years (31.03%), with a majority of female patients (59%) and a predominantly urban origin (81.61%). Students accounted for 32.18% of the cases. The main reasons for consultation were odynophagia/dysphagia (32.42%) and otalgia (22.94%). The primary etiologies were tonsillitis (28.73%) and otitis (27.20%). Treatments administered included probabilistic antibiotic therapy (38.80%), analgesics (32.03%), and corticosteroid therapy (10.47%). The outcome was favorable in 98.85% of cases, with only 0.38% lost to follow-up. Conclusion: The results of our study confirm the frequency of ENT infectious pathologies. Their management requires joint actions for population awareness, staff training, and services equipment, particularly in rural areas.