Acta otorrinolaringológica española
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Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp · Nov 1997
Case Reports[Tracheostomy as a solution for subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum with severe respiratory failure].
Subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum have many causes. Generally they course without severe pathophysiological complications and severe respiratory complications are rare. ⋯ A case is reported of a patient who underwent hip surgery under general anesthesia with tracheal intubation and later presented progressive dyspnea with subcutaneous emphysema and neuromediastinum. Tracheostomy yielded satisfactory results.
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Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp · Nov 1997
[Rendu-Osler-Weber disease (hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia). Report of 30 cases].
To study the prevalence and modes of presentation of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) in Cantabria, Spain. ⋯ The minimum prevalence of HHT in Cantabria is 1:12,200, Patients with recurrent nosebleed, particularly if a family history of epistaxis is present, should undergo exploration of the oral cavity for telangiectasia. Early diagnosis of HHT can help to avoid unnecessary diagnostic procedures and contribute to the early detection of associated visceral malformations. The treatment of HHT should be individualized.