Özler Gül Soylu, Yengil Erhan
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey.
Ear Nose Throat J. 2016 Jun;95(6):224-9.
The number and proportion of people more than 65 years old in the population are increasing with the rise in life expectancy. This study was designed to investigate the otolarygologic needs and visits of geriatric patients. We conducted a retrospective study that included all patients ≥65 years of age who visited the otolaryngology department between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. during 1 year. Age, gender, main complaint, and clinical diagnosis were noted on a chart and analyzed. In 2012, a total of 19,875 patients attended the otolaryngology department between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., of whom 418 (2.1%) were aged ≥65 years. The most common complaints were ear and hearing disorders (24.2%), epistaxis(15.3%), balance disorders (15.1%), pharyngotonsillar pathologies (14.8%), and head and facial trauma (9.6%). This study shows that the changing patient population will change the type and frequencies of pathologies seen in general otolaryngology practices. Geriatric patients need a targeted approach to their diseases because they have special issues unique to their population.
随着预期寿命的提高，65岁以上人口的数量和比例正在增加。本研究旨在调查老年患者的耳鼻喉科需求和就诊情况。我们进行了一项回顾性研究，纳入了在1年中上午8点至下午4点期间到耳鼻喉科就诊的所有≥65岁的患者。在图表上记录并分析了年龄、性别、主要症状和临床诊断。2012年，共有19875名患者在上午8点至下午4点期间到耳鼻喉科就诊，其中418名（2.1%）年龄≥65岁。最常见的症状是耳部和听力障碍（24.2%）、鼻出血（15.3%）、平衡障碍（15.1%）、咽扁桃体病变（14.8%）以及头面部创伤（9.6%）。这项研究表明，不断变化的患者群体将改变普通耳鼻喉科诊疗中所见到的疾病类型和频率。老年患者因其群体所特有的特殊问题，需要针对其疾病采取有针对性的方法。
