Recovery Patterns of COVID-19 Related Smell Disorders: An Analysis of the Available Evidence.

Recently acquired olfactory dysfunction (OD) has emerged as one of hallmark manifestations of the novel Corona virus disease (COVID-19), but the evolution of its spontaneous recovery has remained inconclusive, with reports of persistence of OD beyond six months of onset. We undertook this systematic review and meta-analysis with a view to generating a pooled recovery rate of COVID-19 associated olfactory dysfunctions and attempt to examine the predictors of olfactory recovery. Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Variations of the Nasal Septum in Adult Nigerians: Computed Tomography Study.

 The morphological variants of the nasal septum have been implicated in sinus pathology and pose a challenge during endoscopic surgeries.  The present study aimed at evaluating the prevalence of nasal septum variants in adult Nigerians.  The present study was performed at the Radiology Department of Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria, following ethical approval.

Is 'Group and Save' Blood Request Routinely Required for Nasopharyngeal Biopsy?

To establish our current practice of 'group and save' blood for nasopharyngeal tumour biopsy (NB), and to determine the rate of blood transfusions among patients who underwent NB under general anaesthesia. A retrospective chart review of all patients who underwent biopsy of NB in our tertiary institution between January 2006 and December 2015 was undertaken. Those with Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma were excluded.

Treatment outcomes of auricular hematoma using corrugated rubber drains: a pilot study.

Background: Hematoma of the auricle which is a collection of blood beneath the perichondrial layer of the pinna usually poses a challenge to the otolaryngologist due to its high rate of recurrence after treatment and lack of appropriate material for use as stitch dressing especially, in the developing world. This is a Pilot study in which corrugated rubber drain was used as a stitch dressing after routine incision and drainage (I and D) in patients who presented with auricular hematoma.

Aim: To determine the effectiveness of corrugated rubber drain in the treatment of auricular hematoma.

Radiological features of juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma.

Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is a rare nasopharyngeal tumour that presents with recurrent epistaxis. A case report and the role of radiologic imaging modalities in diagnosing this entity is presented.

Otogenic tetanus: case series.

Background: Otogenic tetanus is rare and even when they occur, they present mainly as cephalic tetanus. Chronic suppurative Otitis media and injudicious attempt to remove foreign bodies with resultant tissue damage are main predisposing factors.

Study Design: Case notes of all the patients who presented with tetanus at the pediatric ward of the Central hospital Warri Nigeria following ear infections and foreign body in the ears in 2008 were retrieved.

Management of esophageal foreign bodies: experience in a developing country.

Background: The outcome of esophagoscopy for removal of suspected esophageal foreign bodies (EFBs) is dependent on the FB characteristics and the surgeon's experience. This study was conducted to review our experience and highlight challenges in the management of EFBs in a developing country. The value of radiologic signs in FB detection was also evaluated.

The role of adenoidal obstruction in the pathogenesis of otitis media with effusion in Nigerian children.

Background: Although adenoidectomy is generally applied in the treatment of otitis media with effusion (OME), there is still much debate about the role of adenoid in the pathogenesis of OME. The purpose of this study is to determine the incidence of OME in children with obstructive adenoid disease in comparison with normal control, and the degree of nasopharyngeal obstruction by adenoid as it relates to the development of OME in Nigerian children.

Method: Controlled, prospective clinical study was carried out.