Nasalseptal hematoma/abscess: management and outcome in a tertiary hospital of a developing country

Figures & data

Table 1 Sex of patients with nasal hematoma/abscess

Sex	Number of patients
Male	37
Female	16
Total	53

Table 2 Age grouping of patients with septal hematoma/abscess

Age in years	Number of patients	%
1–9	14	26.5
10–18	23	43.4
19–27	4	7.5
28–36	3	5.7
37–45	3	5.7
46–54	4	7.5
55–63	1	1.9
64–72	1	1.9
Total	53	100.0

Table 3 Side of nasal septum affected by hematoma/abscess

Sides	Number of patients
Right	5
Left	2
Both	46
Total	53

Table 4 Presenting symptoms in nasal septal hematoma/abscess

Symptom	Frequency	%
Nasal obstruction	53	100
Mouth breathing	50	94.3
Nasal growth	51	96.2
Pain in the nose	27	50.9
Headache	3	5.7