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The successful closure of a large pharyngo-cutaneous fistula by a bipedicled tubed flap is described. This procedure is technically simple and reliable. An advantage of this method is that both lining and covering are obtained in the same flap.
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Fistula/surgery , Laryngectomy , Pharyngeal Diseases/surgery , Postoperative Complications/surgery , Skin Diseases/surgery , Surgical Flaps , Aged , Humans , Male , MethodsABSTRACT
With the introduction of the flexible fibreoptic nasopharyngo-laryngoscope, we have a sophisticated instrument for examination of the nasopharynx and larynx. It is also useful for obtaining biopsies from the nasopharynx and has many advantages over other methods. The most important is that it is possible to take biopsies from selected sites under direct visualization and the biopsy results are therefore more reliable.
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Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms/diagnosis , Biopsy/instrumentation , Fiber Optic Technology , Humans , Laryngoscopes , Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms/pathology , NasopharynxABSTRACT
Pseudocyst of the auricle is a distinct clinical entity with certain characteristic features. These cysts occur more frequently in Chinese and develop spontaneously, without trauma or infection. The cysts contain clear yellow coloured fluid. A simple but effective method of treatment is described.
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Cysts/therapy , Ear, External , Adult , Drainage , Ear Diseases/therapy , Humans , MaleABSTRACT
An interesting case of cementifying fibroma of the ethmoidal sinus is presented. This benign tumour, in this unusual site, tends to behave in an aggressive manner and radical surgery is necessary. Recurrence is frequent.
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Ethmoid Sinus , Odontogenic Tumors/diagnostic imaging , Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Child , Humans , Male , Odontogenic Tumors/surgery , Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms/surgery , RadiographyABSTRACT
In hyperparathyroidism, skeletal changes occur in 13 per cent of severe and long-standing cases (Smith, 1979). These skeletal changes vary from generalized demineralization of bone in early cases to resorption of bone marrow and replacement by fibrous tissue with cystic changes, the latter being termed osteitis fibrosa cystica or brown tumour. These cystic tumours are rare and usually occur in the long bones. Osteitis fibrosa cystica rarely presents in the maxilla as the initial symptom of hyperparathyroidism.
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Hyperparathyroidism/complications , Maxillary Diseases/etiology , Osteitis Fibrosa Cystica/etiology , Adenoma/complications , Adult , Female , Humans , Parathyroid Neoplasms/complicationsSubject(s)
Bronchi , Foreign Bodies/epidemiology , Trachea , Arachis , Bronchoscopy , Child, Preschool , Female , Foreign Bodies/therapy , Humans , Infant , Inhalation , Malaysia , Male , Postoperative ComplicationsABSTRACT
Ten cases of malignant lymphoma of the faucial tonsil treated in the R.U.H., Bath, during 1965--1975 are reviewed. Dysphagia and irritation in the throat are predominant symptoms. Enlarged tonsil is the commonest feature. Radiotherapy is the treatment of choice and the prognosis has improved considerably with modern supervoltage radiotherapy.
