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This is the case of a 12-year-old African young girl with bialveolar protrusion and night mouth breathing. Orthodontic treatment without dental extraction consisted after tonsillectomy in retraction of anterior teeth in the diastema spaces. The normalization of the angle of the upper incisor has improved bialveolar protrusion without alteration to the prior balance of soft tissue.
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Malocclusion, Angle Class I/therapy , Mouth Breathing/therapy , Orthodontics, Corrective/methods , Child , Female , Humans , Radiography, Panoramic , TonsillectomyABSTRACT
Introduction : Les personnes âgées du fait de la particularité de leur terrain, ont-elles des spécificités du point de vue de la pathologie ORL au Burkina Faso ? Cette étude s'est fixée pour objectif de répondre à cette question en étudiant la morbidité et la mortalité du sujet âgé en ORL au CHU YO de Ouagadougou. Patients et méthodes : Il s'est agi d'une étude rétrospective à visée descriptive qui a inclus tous les patients âgés de 60 ans et plus reçus dans le service d'O.R.L. du CHU YO de janvier 2007 à décembre 2011, soit une période de 5 ans. Résultats : Trois-cent trente-trois (333) sujets âgés ont été reçus dans le service pendant la période de l'étude sur un total de 16.404 patients, soit une fréquence de 2,03%. Le sex-ratio H/F était de 1,19. L'âge moyen des patients était de 67,61 ans avec des extrêmes de 60 et 91 ans. L'HTA était le facteur de comorbidité le plus observé, soit 20,1% des cas. La pathologie pharyngo-laryngée représentait 35,1%, suivie de la pathologie cervico-faciale 26,9% et de la pathologie otologique 23,5%. Les principaux motifs de consultation étaient : la tuméfaction cervicale 17,9% la dysphagie 10,7% et l'hypoacousie 5,7%. Les anti-inflammatoires et les antibiotiques étaient les médicaments les plus prescrits. L'endoscopie sous anesthésie était l'acte de chirurgie le plus réalisé dans 24,6%. Conclusion : La fréquentation du service ORL par les sujets âgés est relativement faible, cependant des besoins accrus en matière de prise en charge des pathologies pharyngo-laryngées en ORL se dégagent dans ce groupe spécifique de la population
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Academic Medical Centers , Aged , Burkina Faso , Morbidity , Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases/mortalityABSTRACT
Introduction : Pathologie histologiquement bénigne, elle peut cependant mettre en jeu le pronostic vital du patient par ses complications obstructives. Nous voulons à travers cette étude faire le point sur cette affection afin d'améliorer notre prise en charge.Moyens et méthodes : Nous avons mené une étude rétrospective de janvier 2004 à décembre 2013 dans le service ORL du CHU Yalgado Ouédraogo. Cinquante-deux dossiers cliniques complets comportant une confirmation histologique ont été inclus dans l'étude.Résultats : La Papillomatose Laryngée (PL) a représenté 0,38% de nos consultations. La moyenne d'âge de nos patients était de 16 ans avec un sex-ratio de 1,12. La dysphonie a été le principal motif de consultation, elle a été isolée (49%) ou associée à d'autres signes cliniques (51%). La nasofibroscopie et la laryngoscopie directe nous ont permis de mettre en évidence les grappes de papillome mais la confirmation diagnostique a été histologique. Notre traitement a consisté à pratiquer un épluchage à la pince par voie endoscopique des grappes de papillomes. En post-opératoire 73% de nos patients ont récidivé et 1 cas de cancérisation a été diagnostiqué 9 ans après la fin traitement. Conclusion : Le diagnostic positif de la PL est relativement aisé. Cependant l'absence de traitement curatif efficace en fait une affection à évolution imprévisible
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Burkina Faso , Larynx , Papilloma/therapyABSTRACT
Objectives. The aim of this study was to analyze the epidemiological and clinical aspects of chronic otitis media and its therapeutic processes in our context. Patients and Methods. In a prospective study over a period of 1 year (March 2009-February 2010), 79 patients with chronic otitis media have been cared for in the otolaryngology ward of the University Hospital of Ouagadougou. Results. Chronic otitis media (COM) commonly occurs in the age group from 0 to 15 years (40.50%). Otorrhea was the main reason for consultation in 53 cases (67.10%); the most frequently encountered clinicopathological forms were simple COM (71%) followed by otitis media with effusion (24.30%). Intra-auricular instillations of traditional products (46.09%) were the dominant favoring factor. Treatment was essentially through medication in 59 cases with a stabilization of lesions. Endotemporal complications were noticed in 6 cases. Conclusion. The fight against chronic otitis media is carried out through preventive measures of education the of people.
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UNLABELLED: The specific germs that cause chronic otitis media determine the treatment necessary. The purpose of this study was to identify the pathogens involved in this disease and to determine the sensitivity of the antibiotics commonly used in order to improve treatment. METHODS: This prospective study took place over 12 months and recorded 53 cases of chronic otorrhea in the ENT department of Ouagadougou University Hospital: 41 underwent cytologic and bacteriologic analysis. RESULTS: We identified 34 cases of bacterial infection (83%), 2 cases of fungal infection (5%) and 5 sterile cultures (12%). The bacteria isolated most frequently were Staphylococcus aureus (29%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (26%) and Proteus mirabilis (18%). These organisms were most sensitive to fluoroquinolones (84%) and third-generation cephalosporins (77%). However, amoxicillin and tetracycline were fairly active against these pathogens, with sensitivity rates of respectively 19% and 7%. CONCLUSION: These data could help guide regional practitioners in choosing probabilistic antibiotic treatment. Sensitivity testing nonetheless remains needed in chronic otorrhea, to verify the efficacy of initial treatment and guide adequate care.
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Otitis Media/microbiology , Burkina Faso , Chronic Disease , Hospitals, University , Humans , Otolaryngology , Prospective Studies , Surgery Department, HospitalABSTRACT
A keloid scar is a benign proliferative lesion of dermic collagen. It is predominant in black skin patients. It is most commonly located on the head and neck. Skin trauma and a genetic predisposition may be responsible for the keloid scar. Nevertheless, the pathogenesis of keloid scar is still unclear, and no currently available treatment is 100% effective. The authors had for aim to review the current data on keloid scar pathogenesis and treatment for an optimal management of this condition.
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Cicatrix/therapy , Head/pathology , Keloid/therapy , Neck/pathology , Cicatrix/diagnosis , Cicatrix/etiology , Cicatrix/pathology , Cicatrix, Hypertrophic/diagnosis , Cicatrix, Hypertrophic/etiology , Cicatrix, Hypertrophic/pathology , Cicatrix, Hypertrophic/therapy , Diagnosis, Differential , Disease Susceptibility , Humans , Keloid/diagnosis , Keloid/etiology , Keloid/pathology , PrognosisABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: To report the diagnostic and therapeutic options of missile head and neck injuries. AIM AND OBJECTIVES: To present our experience in the management of head and neck missile injuries as seen in our centre. METHODOLOGY: All the patients with head and neck missile injuries who were managed in the ENT and Dental services of Yalgado University Teaching Hospital, in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso between January 2003 and December 2012 were reviewed. The data obtained from medical records included demographic data, history, physical findings, and site of injury, diagnosis, type of treatment/surgery, complications and outcome. RESULTS: Out of a total of 32 patients in this study, there were 26 males and 6 females with a sex ratio of 4.3:1. Their ages ranged from 18 to 63 years with a mean of 32 years ± 5.2. The age range of 20-40 accounted for 68.7% of the patients. The injury was accidental in 37.5%, assault in 56.3 and self inflicted/suicide in 6.3%. Most (59.4%) of the patients had multiple injuries while in 50 % of the cases, the injuries affected the face. Surgical intervention was done in 59.4% of the patients and conservative treatment in 40.6 % of the patients. Complications were noted in 52% of the patients. Seven patients died given a mortality rate of 21.9%. CONCLUSION: The head and neck missile injuries are not uncommon in our environment with a high mortality and morbidity rates.
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Cervicofacial cellulitis is still observed in Burkina Faso and can be severe. The aim of this study was to review diagnostic and therapeutic challenges associated with management of cericofacial cellulitis in our region where medical facilities are poor. A retrospective study of patients treated between January 1999 and December 2008 was performed. A total of 26 cases of cervicofacial cellulites were compiled. All patients underwent broad spectrum antibiotherapy associated imidazols. Surgical treatment was performed in 60% of the cases. Early diagnosis and treatment is essential for favorable outcome.
