Pattern of ptosis in Kano North-West Nigeria.

OBJECTIVE Epidemiological data on ptosis are generally lacking in the developing nations. The aim of this study was to assess the seven years pattern of ptosis in a Nigerian Specialist Hospital, Kano North-West Nigeria. METHOD The records of patients' diagnosis as ptosis between 2000 and 2006 were scrutinized. Data such as age, sex, cause, socioeconomic status, side of ptosis and management were obtained. RESULT A total number of 104 patients were recorded. High prevalence was found as follows: male 102(65.4%); right side (61.5%); trauma (RTA) (60.9%); civil servants (38.5.8%) and age group: 51-60 years (25.6%). CONCLUSION It was concluded that trauma from road traffic accident (RTA) is the major aetiological factor and the right side mostly affected. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that surgical training and facilities for ptosis correction is off priority.