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Introduction- Road traffic accidents (RTA) and other forms of trauma (interpersonal conflict/ assault) pertaining to the head is an important area of concern in the field of Otorhinolaryngology as vital sensory end organs are located here.
Materials and method-This prospective study was done at Saveetha Medical College and Hospital Chennai over a period of six months. Over 150 patients were registered as RTA and screened for ENT related trauma through history and examination, out of which 70 patients showed manifestations of ENT Trauma.
Results- Out of the total 70 patients presenting with ENT related trauma, the percentage of minor injury was 12%, soft tissue injury was 22%, and fracture was 46%. Various signs and symptoms like bleeding from Nose (26%), ears (10%), mouth (16%), head (15% ), Inability to chew ( 20%) and inability to close mouth (10%), decreased hearing (12% ) and inability to smell (10% ) were encountered.
Conclusion-The morbidity, mortality, disability and economic loss occurring because of the road accidents are irreparable. Young male adults were the most prevalent victims of ENT trauma, and Road traffic accidents were responsible for the majority of the ENT injuries. Screening of all the patients with head and neck injuries for the presence of trauma in the ENT region should be introduced to enable early detection and therefore prevention of complications.
Keywords:
Head Trauma, Screening, RTA, ENT manifestations
Cite Article:
"ENT Manifestations In Head Trauma- Clinical Manifestations And Outcome", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.8, Issue 6, page no.23 - 26, June-2023, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2306005.pdf
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2456-3315 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.14 Calculated By Google Scholar| ESTD YEAR: 2016
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