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Research ArticleView abstract PDF Full textIngestion of a foreign body (FB) is a common household accident in children. Its incidence cannot be properly estimated be cause many children swallow objects without the ingestion being known [1]. This ingestion most often occurs accidentally during games or meals regardless of the age of the child, with a greater incidence in those aged 6 months to 4 years [2, 3]. The frequency increases from the age of 6 months as soon as manual gripping are possible, with a peak between 6 months and 3 years estimated at 70% [4]...... ReadMore
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Research ArticleView abstract PDF Full textObjective: To study the relationships of the right and left inferior laryngeal nerves in the anterior cervical region and their variations induced by thyroid pathology. Patients, material and methods: The study concerned 30 patients who underwent thyroidectomy in the ENT department of HOGIP from June 1st, 2018, to June 30, 2019. A chart review was performed and then completed by intraoperative observation. The parameters studied were age, sex, operative indication, type of thyroidectomy, relationships of the ILN with the branches of the inferior thyroid artery (ITA), the thyroid lobes, the parathyroid glands as well as the inferior laryngeal artery (ILA)...... ReadMore
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Case ReportView abstract PDF Full textIntroduction: Chronic Otitis Media is an infection in the middle ear that is caused by bacteria or viruses. It can develop from an acute ear infection, but can also develop from factors such as allergies, recurrent ear infections, or other underlying health problems. Symptoms of chronic otitis media usually include ringing in the ears, dizziness, earache, hearing problems, and can cause permanent hearing damage. Luckily, there are effective treatments available to treat chronic otitis media. These include medication, supportive therapy, and in some cases, surgery. Materials and Methods: The case of a young patient with chronic otitis media and evolution to mastoiditis is presented. Case Report: Patient, 18 years old, admitted with a picture of purulent otorrhea associated with fever for 15 days. He had a history of intermittent puru..... ReadMore
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Research ArticleView abstract PDF Full textChronic cholesteatomatous otitis media (CCOM), often described as dangerous because of its osteolytic properties and its progressive nature responsible for serious complications. Objective: To describe the diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of extra and intracranial complications of CCOM in our context...... ReadMore
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Research ArticleView abstract PDF Full textCervicofacial cellulitis are infections of the cellulo-adipose tissues of the face and neck, with extensive potential towards the mediastinum, which can be serious and life-threatening...... ReadMore
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Short CommunicationView abstract PDF Full textThe Battle´s sign was initially described by William Henry Bat- tle (1855-1936) it refers to retroauricular ecchymosis on the mas- toid, which indicates a fracture of the median base of the skull [1]. This sign is noted as a bruising of the mastoid process as a con- sequence of extravasation...... ReadMore
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Case ReportView abstract PDF Full textPenetrating injuries of neck are always demanding and concerns most care givers. Subclavian artery and vein injuries can be catastrophic in some emergent facilities, which may be associated with main artery ligation...... ReadMore