Foreign Bodies in the ENT Department of the Fada N’Gourma University Hospital in 2025: An Epidemiological, Clinical, Therapeutic, and Longitudinal Study.
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https://doi.org/10.64707/revstss.v49i1.2294Keywords:
Foreign bodies in the ENT region, Epidemiology, Fada N’Gourma University HospitalAbstract
Introduction: Foreign bodies in the ENT sphere are common, particularly among children, and constitute a frequent reason for medical consultation, especially in developing countries. This study aims to describe their epidemiological, clinical, and outcome-related characteristics at the CHRU of Fada N’Gourma.
Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective descriptive study conducted in the ENT department of the Fada N’Gourma University Hospital from January 1 to December 31, 2025. All patients presenting with an ENT foreign body were included. Data were collected from medical records and analyzed using Stata software. Qualitative variables were expressed as proportions with their 95% confidence intervals.
Results: Among 2,657 patients, 253 cases of foreign bodies were identified, representing a prevalence of 9.52% (95% CI: [8.4–10.6]). The mean age was 6.1 ± 2.1 years, with a predominance of children aged 1 to 4 years (56.5%). Males were in the majority (56.5%). Auricular locations were predominant (63.6%), followed by the nasal cavities (29.2%). Inorganic foreign bodies were the most common (70.8%). Ear pain was the main clinical symptom (56.52%). The outcome was favorable in 94.1% of cases.
Conclusion: ENT foreign bodies are common in children at the Fada University Hospital, with a predominance of ear locations and organic foreign bodies. Early management leads to a favorable outcome in the majority of cases
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