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ArticleInternational journal of otolaryngology2016

Tympanometric Findings among Children with Adenoid Hypertrophy in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Chibuike Nwosu, Mathilda Uju Ibekwe, Lucky Obukowho Onotai

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Article in International journal of otolaryngology, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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7 citing papers in PubMed, 24 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Typmpanometric Findings Pre and Post Adenoidectomy Amongst Children with Obstructive Adenoid Enlargement.Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2025
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  2. Audiological Profile in Adenoid Hypertrophy.Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2024
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  6. Correlative Multicentric Analysis of Dimensions of Nasopharynx and Adenoid Size, and its Burden in Otitis Media with Effusion: An Indian Scenario.Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2022
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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Chibuike NwosuDepartment of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Mathilda Uju IbekweDepartment of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Lucky Obukowho OnotaiDepartment of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.ORCID 0000-0001-9207-5197
University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital · NG

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction. Adenoid hypertrophy (AH) is a common childhood disorder. Adenoid plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of otitis media with effusion (OME). The aim of this study is to critically appraise the tympanometric finding among children with adenoid hypertrophy in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Methodology. A Prospective, controlled study carried out among newly diagnosed cases of adenoid hypertrophy at the ENT clinic of the UPTH, between November 2014 and June 2015. Tympanometry was done on each child and each ear was considerably studied as a single entity. Types B and C tympanograms were used as indicators of OME. Data was collected and analyzed using SPSS version 20. Results. Sixty-eight cases of adenoid hypertrophy were seen within the study period and 136 ears were studied. Forty (29.4%) ears had type B tympanogram, while 36 (26.5%) ears had type C. The incidence of OME was 55.9%; there were 12 (17.6%) unilateral OME, while bilateral OME was 32 (47.1%). Grade 3 AH was prevalent and was statistically significant with the OME. Conclusion. This study had shown adenoidal hypertrophy as a significant risk factor for OME in children. There was more bilateral OME than unilateral. The more severe grade of AH was more prevalent and it was shown to be statistically significant with OME, thus being a significant risk factor for OME in children. This establishes the need for prompt hearing evaluation and management.

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