AIM: To review the records of child patients with cancrum oris who presented at a teaching hospital in Nigeria. SETTING: Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. SAMPLE AND METHODS: The study was carried out through review of records of child patients diagnosed as having cancrum oris or post-cancrum oris defects between 1982 and 1996. Age, gender, site distribution, treatment and its outcome were recorded. RESULTS: One hundred and forty-two cases were diagnosed during the study period. Mean age was 4.65 years (range 2-16 years). The maxillary quadrants were affected more often than the mandibular. Seventeen patients completed treatment satisfactorily, but 55 failed to do so. All patients had evidence of malnutrition. CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this and other studies demonstrate the need for major initiatives to address the underlying causes of cancrum oris and to promote the utilization of health care.
AIM: To review the records of childpatients with cancrum oris who presented at a teaching hospital in Nigeria. SETTING: Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. SAMPLE AND METHODS: The study was carried out through review of records of childpatients diagnosed as having cancrum oris or post-cancrum oris defects between 1982 and 1996. Age, gender, site distribution, treatment and its outcome were recorded. RESULTS: One hundred and forty-two cases were diagnosed during the study period. Mean age was 4.65 years (range 2-16 years). The maxillary quadrants were affected more often than the mandibular. Seventeen patients completed treatment satisfactorily, but 55 failed to do so. All patients had evidence of malnutrition. CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this and other studies demonstrate the need for major initiatives to address the underlying causes of cancrum oris and to promote the utilization of health care.
Authors: Shafi'u Isah; Mohana Amirtharajah; Elise Farley; Adeniyi Semiyu Adetunji; Joseph Samuel; Bukola Oluyide; Karla Bil; Muhammad Shoaib; Nura Abubakar; Annette de Jong; Monique Pereboom; Annick Lenglet; Mark Sherlock Journal: Trop Med Int Health Date: 2021-07-22 Impact factor: 3.918