Denneny J C
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 1985 Jul;9(2):189-94. doi: 10.1016/s0165-5876(85)80020-3.
Macroglossia can cause a wide spectrum of problems in the pediatric population. Airway obstruction is the most severe of the sequelae and must be handled promptly. Typically, congenital macroglossia does not present with sudden airway obstruction, however, traumatic or postoperative macroglossia can. Iatrogenic postoperative macroglossia is presented and mechanisms of injury discussed. Preventative and therapeutic measures are outlined.
巨舌症可在儿童群体中引发一系列广泛的问题。气道梗阻是最严重的后遗症,必须及时处理。通常,先天性巨舌症不会突然导致气道梗阻,然而,创伤性或术后巨舌症则可能会。本文介绍了医源性术后巨舌症并讨论了损伤机制。概述了预防和治疗措施。