Management of 159 cases of acute cancrum oris: Our experience at the noma children hospital, Sokoto

Background: Cancrum oris (Noma) is a rapidly progressive gangrenous infection of the oral cavity and its surrounding structures, which typically results in destruction of both soft and hard tissues. It requires urgent intervention, especially while still in the acute phase. We present an overview of...

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Main Authors: Adebayo Aremu Ibikunle, Semiyu Adetunji Adeniyi, Abdurrazaq Olanrewaju Taiwo, Ramat Oyebunmi Braimah, Olalekan Micah Gbotolorun, Olujide O Soyele, Mike Adeyemi, Abiodun Amoo, Rufai Jaffar, Moh'd Bashir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Archives of Medicine and Health Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.amhsjournal.org/article.asp?issn=2321-4848;year=2017;volume=5;issue=2;spage=172;epage=176;aulast=Ibikunle