Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Ear, Nose and Throat Journal, cilt.95, sa.6, ss.224-229, 2016 (SCI-Expanded)
The number and proportion of people morethan 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 allpatients:::?65 years of age who visited the otolaryngology department between 8 a.m. and4p.m. during1year. 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 changingpatient populationwill change the typeand frequencies of pathologies seeningeneral otolaryngology practices. Geriatric patients needa targeted approach to their diseases because they have special issues unique to theirpopulation.