ABSTRACT
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, a relatively new non-invasive method of treating salivary gland calculi, is rarely used in UK hospitals. We present a case of parotid duct calculus treated successfully by lithotripsy in a United Kingdom (UK) district General Hospital.
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Lithotripsy/methods , Parotid Diseases/therapy , Salivary Gland Calculi/therapy , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Treatment OutcomeABSTRACT
The bedside procedure of percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) in the intensive care unit continues to gain popularity. Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy is recommended as simple, safe and cost-effective. The procedure can be associated with serious life-threatening complications. We report a case of near total transection of the trachea following PDT.
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Trachea/injuries , Tracheostomy/adverse effects , Tracheostomy/methods , Wounds, Penetrating/etiology , Aged , Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal/surgery , Dilatation/adverse effects , Dilatation/instrumentation , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Injury Severity Score , Intubation, Intratracheal/adverse effects , Laparotomy , Male , Respiration, Artificial/adverse effects , Risk AssessmentABSTRACT
Metastatic carcinoma involving the temporal bone is extremely rare. A case is reported with an unusual presentation--recurrent episodes of acute mastoiditis. Mastoid exploration and biopsy established the diagnosis. We believe this to be the first reported case to present in this manner.
