The Chronic Discharging Ear In The Subsaharan Africa- Need For Improved Management
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Chronic ear discharge is highly prevalent in the West African subregion where it accounted for about 25% of out-patient consultation. However, the treatment is often limited to outpatient ear dressing and mastoid surgery with few patient having the reconstruction of hearing. This is a review of the work done on chronic suppurative otitis media in West Africa, highlighting the need to improve ear care.
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