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Noma surgery.

David A Shaye1,2,3,4, Ryan Winters1,5, Jens Rabbels1,6

  • 1Doctors Without Borders, Amsterdam, Holland. Noma Project, Sokoto, Nigeria.

The Laryngoscope
|September 9, 2018
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This study details surgical treatments for noma, a destructive facial disease. Surgical interventions improved patient function and appearance, addressing social stigma in a Nigerian population.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Global Health

Background:

  • Noma is a destructive facial disease often occurring in malnourished populations.
  • Information on surgical management for noma is limited.
  • This study addresses the surgical treatment of facial deformities caused by noma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe patient characteristics and facial deformities in individuals with noma.
  • To outline surgical approaches utilized in noma treatment.
  • To evaluate surgical outcomes in a noma patient population.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series of 18 patients undergoing 22 procedures.
  • Data collected from Doctors Without Borders intervention at Sokoto Children's Noma Hospital, Nigeria.
Keywords:
Doctors Without BordersNomacancrum orisdeltopectoral flapglobal surgerylow-resource settingsmalnutritionorofacial gangrene

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  • Analysis of patient demographics, reasons for seeking care, surgical procedures, and complications.

    • Main Results:

    • 44% of patients were children; 55.5% learned of surgical care via outreach.
    • Primary reasons for seeking care were functional (61.1%), appearance (61.1%), and social stigma (66.7%).
    • 83.3% had lip involvement; minor complication rate was 16% with no major complications or deaths.

    Conclusions:

    • Facial reconstructive surgery for noma requires tailored approaches for low-resource settings.
    • Surgical interventions can significantly improve function, appearance, and reduce social stigma for noma patients.
    • Understanding noma patient characteristics is crucial for effective surgical planning and treatment.