Correlation between adenoid nasopharyngeal ratio and tympanometric findings in children with obstructive adenoid enlargement in JOS University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

Ishaku Turaki; Bako Babson Benjamin; Mgbachi Chukwunonso Jimlin; Nuhu Danle Ma'an; Daniel Damasau Kokong; Nimkur Lohpon Tonga

doi:10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20251501

Authors

Ishaku Turaki Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Plateau, Nigeria
Bako Babson Benjamin Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Plateau, Nigeria
Mgbachi Chukwunonso Jimlin Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Plateau, Nigeria
Nuhu Danle Ma'an Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Plateau, Nigeria
Daniel Damasau Kokong Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Plateau, Nigeria; Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine University of Jos, Plateau, Nigeria
Nimkur Lohpon Tonga Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Plateau, Nigeria; Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine University of Jos, Plateau, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20251501

Keywords:

Adenoid nasopharyngeal ratio, Hearing loss, Obstructive adenoid enlargement, Otitis media with effusion, Tympanometry

Abstract

Background: Adenoid enlargement plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of otitis media with effusion (OME). Adenoid nasopharyngeal ratio (ANR) of 0.67 was used as an indication for Adenoidectomy in children with obstructive adenotonsillar enlargement. OME is the commonest cause of reversible hearing loss in children. Tympanometry is an objective way the diagnosing OME. This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between ANR and tympanometry findings.

Methods: This study was a prospective cohort Hospital-based study conducted at Jos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria between 5th of August 2020 to 5th of July, 2021. Ethical clearance was obtained. Participants had digital X-Ray postnasal space done and ANR calculated using Fujioka et al, method and subsequently had Tympanometry done and findings analysed using SPSS Version 26.0.

Results: A total of 95 patients were evaluated, 78.9% were in the age group of 2-5 years followed by 6-9 years (15.8%). There were 58(61.1%) males and 37(38.9%) females, with a M: F=1.6:1. ANR Mean was 0.76 and SD of ±0.17. Grading of the adenoids using Fujioka et al method showed 45 (47.4%) patients having grade 2 Adenoids and 50 (52.6%) patients having grade 3. Prevalence of type A, B and C tympanograms were 36.8%, 24.7% and 38.4% respectively. Strong Correlation between ANR and tympanometric findings was noted with a p value of<0.001 and correlation coefficient (r) value of 683.

Conclusions: This study showed strong correlation between ANR and tympanometric findings evidenced by high prevalence of types B and C tympanograms in patients with adenoid enlargement.

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