Adjien Constant
Benin
Research Article
Osteo-Meningeal Breaches in Benin
Author(s): Lawson Afouda Sonia, Hans Houinsou Isaac, Avakoudjo François, Adjien Constant, Gnonlonfoun Dieudonné, Doussoh Marcos and Adjibabi WassiLawson Afouda Sonia, Hans Houinsou Isaac, Avakoudjo François, Adjien Constant, Gnonlonfoun Dieudonné, Doussoh Marcos and Adjibabi Wassi
Introduction: To describe epidemiology of osteo-meningeal breaches and to determine diagnosis and
therapeutic aspects.
Method: Retrospective study from January 1, 2001 to December 31, 2009 on patients who presented a
rhinoliquorrhea or otoliquorrhea at Ear Nose Throat and neurosurgery departments of Hubert Koutoukou Maga
National Teaching Hospital of Cotonou.
Results: Twenty-three patients were identified among whom 3 inflammatory and 20 post traumatic that included
a surgery on 1 case of right ethmoido-frontal mucocel. The sex ratio was 19/4 and average age 37.48 years, with
age range from 22 to 61. Thirteen patients underwent TDM which showed a defect: ethmoidal (6), frontal (1), frontoethmoidal
(2), sphenoidal (3), temporal (1).Prophylactic antibiotic therapy and medical monitoring practiced by
patients associated to su.. View More»
