BACKGROUND The practice of otology in developing countries has remained unsatisfactory. The aim of this study is to describe the practice in a tertiary health institution with a view to articulate strategies for improvement. MATERIALS AND METHOD This a retrospective study of patients with otology problems, who attended Ear, Nose and Throat clinic of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, over a ...

Abstract Introduction The role of endoscopes in the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) field has been described since 1980s; It started with endoscopic nasal surgeries, followed by otological laryngological procedures, and, then, it experienced a rapid evolution. Endoscopes help otologists understand how to approach difficult areas middle as well physiology ear cleft. Objectives Despite introduction o...

UNLABELLED Urgent and emergency care are common happenings in ENT practice and most carry low morbidity and mortality. There are but few studies that address the epidemiology of these situations. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the epidemiological characteristics of care in the emergency department of otorhinolaryngology at a high complexity hospital. METHOD Epidemiological, cross-sectional study, re...