悬雍垂肿大的治疗。

Treatment of an enlarged uvula.

作者信息

Cheng Leo H H, Halfpenny Deane

机构信息

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Anaesthesia, Homerton University NHS Trust, Homerton Row, London, E9 6SR, United Kingdom.

出版信息

Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2008 Sep;46(6):490-1. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2007.11.019. Epub 2008 Feb 1.

DOI:10.1016/j.bjoms.2007.11.019

PMID:18242802

Abstract

We report a case of enlarged uvula (5.5cm) that caused difficulty in swallowing and speech after it had been damaged by intubation or suction of the throat. Medical treatment failed, so 4.5cm was resected by diathermy. The patient made an uneventful recovery.

摘要

我们报告一例悬雍垂增大（5.5厘米）的病例，该悬雍垂在经咽喉插管或吸引损伤后出现吞咽及言语困难。药物治疗无效，遂采用透热法切除4.5厘米。患者恢复顺利。