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A Post-Traumatic Nasal Septal Abscess about a Case Report

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  • Soufiane Berrichou

    (Ent Department, Pediatric Hospitals of Nice, Chu-Lenval, France)

  • Aurélia Bachard

    (Ent Department, Pediatric Hospitals of Nice, Chu-Lenval, France)

  • Oana Toca

    (Ent Department, Pediatric Hospitals of Nice, Chu-Lenval, France)

  • Ana Giordano

    (Ent Department, Pediatric Hospitals of Nice, Chu-Lenval, France)

  • Sonanda Bailleux

    (Ent Department, Pediatric Hospitals of Nice, Chu-Lenval, France)

  • Ismail Taha Sefrioui

    (Ent Department, Chu Sous Massa Agadir, Morocco)

  • Mohamed Mehdi El Fakiri

    (Ent Department, Chu Sous Massa Agadir, Morocco)

  • Othmane Benhoummad

    (Ent Department, Chu Sous Massa Agadir, Morocco)

Abstract

Introduction: Nasal septal abscess is the presence of pus between the nasal septum and its mucosa. It Is a rare condition but there are risks of fatal complications if left untreated, it can occur spontaneously or after trauma of nasal septum. Treatments include antibiotics, surgical drainage of abscess, and treatment of its etiology.Case Report: A case of a post-traumatic septal abscess has observed in a 11-year-old child Who was presented with a 5-day history of nasal obstruction, swelling and pain. We have performed incision and drainage with administration of antibiotic, the patient showed satisfactory recovery without any complication.Conclusion: Nasal septal abscess is rare; it can be accompanied by fatal complications if left untreated.

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  • Soufiane Berrichou & Aurélia Bachard & Oana Toca & Ana Giordano & Sonanda Bailleux & Ismail Taha Sefrioui & Mohamed Mehdi El Fakiri & Othmane Benhoummad, 2024. "A Post-Traumatic Nasal Septal Abscess about a Case Report," European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, European Open Science, vol. 6(4), pages 108-110, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejmed0:v:6:y:2024:i:4:id:42166
    DOI: 10.24018/ejmed.2024.6.4.2166
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