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Uvulectomy in Nigeria

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

G. T. A. Ijaduola
G. T. A. Ijaduola
Affiliation:
Lagos, Nigeria
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Abstract

The removal of the uvula for minor pharyngeal lesions is unusual in Western otorhinolaryngological practice. However, uvulectomy is a common procedure for ‘throat problems’ in Nirgeria and some other African countries by traditional surgeons. This is because it is believed that the elongated uvula is the root cause of all throat problems. These traditional surgeons are usually barbers by profession and only practice surgery on a part-time basis. Most of their patients do well but some have to be rushed to the hospital with severe post-operative bleeding. Attention of Europeans and other foreign otolaryngologists who may find themselves practising in any part of Arica is hereby drawn to the procedure.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 95 , Issue 11 , November 1981 , pp. 1127 - 1133
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1981

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