Ijaduola G T
J Laryngol Otol. 1981 Nov;95(11):1127-33. doi: 10.1017/s0022215100091908.
The removal of the uvula for minor pharyngeal lesions is unusual in Western otorhinolaryngological practice. However, uvulectomy is a common procedure for "throat problems' in Nigeria and some other African countries by traditional surgeons. This is because it is believed that the elongated uvula is the root cause of all throat problems. These traditional surgeons are usually barbers by profession and only practice surgery on a part-time basis. Most of their patients do well but some have to be rushed to the hospital with severe post-operative bleeding. Attention of Europeans and other foreign otolaryngologists who may find themselves practising in any part of Africa is hereby drawn to the procedure.
在西方耳鼻喉科实践中，因轻微咽部病变而切除悬雍垂的情况并不常见。然而，在尼日利亚和其他一些非洲国家，传统外科医生进行悬雍垂切除术治疗“咽喉问题”却是一种常见的手术。这是因为人们认为悬雍垂过长是所有咽喉问题的根源。这些传统外科医生通常以理发师为职业，仅在业余时间从事外科手术。他们的大多数患者恢复良好，但有些患者术后会因严重出血而被紧急送往医院。特此提醒那些可能在非洲任何地区执业的欧洲和其他外国耳鼻喉科医生注意这一手术。
