Indian J Otolaryngol
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Indian J Otolaryngol · Jul 2005
Comparative study of percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy and conventional tracheostomy in the intensive care unit.
Tracheostomy is a one of the earliest described surgical procedure dating back to 2000 B.C. Percutaneous tracheostomy is becoming increasingly popular as an alternative method for conventional tracheostomy in the intensive care unit. In this study we compare the results of the use of these 2 techniques in 32 patients who underwent elective tracheostomy in the intensive care unit. ⋯ PDT is quicker to perform and has lower blood loss and complication rates compared to conventional tracheostomy. However percutaneous tracheostomy is not indicated in emergencies and in children. The cost of the percutaneous kit and use of bronchoscopy adds to the cost. It is a good alternative to conventional tracheostomy in properly selected patients.
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Firearm injuries to the head and neck contribute to substantial medical, medicolegal, economic as well as social problems. Internal wounds in the head and neck by firearms are usually complicated and are diagnostically and therapeutically challenging cases. Based on four cases of non-fatal firearm injuries, we discuss problems related to firearm wounds, their irregular path, final lodgment of the bullet and their diagnostic and therapeutic consequences. In the present study it was observed that a fatal looking firearm injury can result in a favourable and interesting outcome.
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Introduction of foreign body into the nasal cavity of the children by themselves is very common, but lodgment of foreign body in the nasopharyux following introduction through mouth is unusual. Here a case is presented from the Otorhinolaryngology department of S. S. ⋯ Hospital, Kolkata, where a child was brought by their parents with history of introduction of a metallic foreign body in the mouth of the child by himself and this foreign body was found to be lodged in the nasopharynx of the child. The foreign body was removed orally in the out patient department. The patient returned home without any complication.