Acute epiglottitis – A life-threatening clinical entity

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 110
Author(s):  
SantoshKumar Swain ◽  
Nibi Shajahan ◽  
Priyanka Debta
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Entity ◽  
Acute Epiglottitis ◽  
Life Threatening

Alcohol Related Non-traumatic Rhabdomyolysis and Compartment Syndrome

2007 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-34
Author(s):  
JPL Ong ◽  
◽  
LA Thomas ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Skeletal Muscle ◽  
Renal Failure ◽  
Acute Renal Failure ◽  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Clinical Entity ◽  
Threatening Condition ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Renal Support

Rhabdomyolysis is a serious and life-threatening condition in which skeletal muscle is damaged, commonly resulting in acute renal failure. The causes of this clinical entity can be traumatic and non-traumatic. In the latter group, alcohol is the commonest cause. This report describes the case of a 25 year old man who presented with rhabdomyolysis leading to acute renal failure after an alcohol binge. He presented with painful legs and lower extremity compartment syndrome. The patient recovered with surgical fasciotomy and renal support. This case illustrates the importance of early recognition and treatment of alcohol related non-traumatic rhabdomyolysis and compartment syndrome.

Laparoscopic Splenectomy for Atraumatic Splenic Rupture

2011 ◽  
Vol 96 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ugo Grossi ◽  
Antonio Crucitti ◽  
Gerardo D'Amato ◽  
Andrea Mazzari ◽  
Pasquina M. C. Tomaiuolo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Splenectomy ◽  
Splenic Rupture ◽  
Clinical Entity ◽  
Rare Clinical Entity ◽  
Life Saving ◽  
Threatening Condition ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Atraumatic Splenic Rupture ◽  
Prompt Diagnosis

Abstract Atraumatic splenic rupture (ASR) is a rare clinical entity. Several underlying benign and malignant conditions have been described as a leading cause. We report on a case of ASR in a 41-year-old man treated with laparoscopic splenectomy. Considering ASR as a life-threatening condition, a prompt diagnosis can be life saving.

scholarly journals Necrotizing Fasciitis of Face in Odontogenic Infection: A Rare Clinical Entity

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 261-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
GK Vivek ◽  
Ranjith Singh ◽  
GC Veena ◽  
Prappanna Arya
Keyword(s):  
Necrotizing Fasciitis ◽  
Subcutaneous Tissue ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Odontogenic Infection ◽  
Clinical Entity ◽  
Rare Clinical Entity ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
The Face ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Group A

ABSTRACT Necrotizing fasciitis is a progressive, life-threatening, bacterial infection of the skin, the subcutaneous tissue and the underlying fascia, in most cases caused by β-hemolytic group A Streptococcus. Only early diagnosis and aggressive therapy including broad spectrum antibiotics and surgical intervention can avoid systemic toxicity with a high mortality rate. This disease is commonly known to occur in the lower extremities and trunk, and only rarely in the head and neck region, the face being rarest finding. When located in the face necrotizing fasciitis is associated with severe cosmetic and functional complication due to the invasive nature, infection and often due to the necessary surgical treatment. In the following article, we present the successful diagnosis and management of an isolated facial necrotizing fasciitis as a consequence of odontogenic infection. How to cite this article Vivek GK, Singh R, Veena GC, Arya P. Necrotizing Fasciitis of Face in Odontogenic Infection: A Rare Clinical Entity. World J Dent 2012;3(3):261-264.

scholarly journals Calmodulinopathy: A Novel, Life-Threatening Clinical Entity Affecting the Young

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria-Christina Kotta ◽  
Luca Sala ◽  
Alice Ghidoni ◽  
Beatrice Badone ◽  
Carlotta Ronchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Entity ◽  
Life Threatening

scholarly journals High pressure chronic retention: a life-threatening clinical entity

2010 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 71 ◽  
Author(s):  
SAS Goonewardena ◽  
S Sivapriyan
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Clinical Entity ◽  
Life Threatening

scholarly journals External flail chest stabilization; The simple, low-cost way

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 174-175
Author(s):  
Efstratios Apostolakis ◽  
Nikolaos A Papakonstantinou ◽  
Alexandra Liakopoulou ◽  
Serafeim Chlapoutakis
Keyword(s):  
Chest Wall ◽  
Respiratory Insufficiency ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Flail Chest ◽  
Clinical Entity ◽  
Early Extubation ◽  
Paradoxical Motion ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
External Stabilization

Flail chest is a life-threatening clinical entity which can be complicated by respiratory insufficiency. Paradoxical motion of a part of chest wall is the basic cause to put the blame on. Consequently, stabilization of the chest wall is occasionally of paramount importance to achieve early extubation in a patient with post-trauma respiratory insufficiency. Hereby, a simple, low cost, harmless and effective approach of external stabilization is presented.

Early recognition and critical management of adult epiglottitis in the emergency department: a case report and review of the literature

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Airway Management ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Delayed Diagnosis ◽  
Lateral Neck ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Acute Epiglottitis ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Life Threatening

Background: Acute epiglottitis was considered a disease of the pediatric population. However, it has constantly been a report of a certain number of adult cases. Death by airway obstruction is caused by delayed diagnosis and untimely invasive airway management contributing to the higher mortality rate in adults. Case presentation: We presented a case of a 24-year-old male patient without significant underlying condition, who presented at our emergency department with a progressive sore throat and high-graded fever for one day. After a set of investigations, the patient was diagnosed with acute epiglottitis, and airway management was managed accordingly. His conditions improved after a course of antibiotic treatment during hospital admission. Conclusion: Acute epiglottitis in adults is not frequently encountered in the emergency department. This case underlines the importance of clinical suspicions in cases with consistent symptoms as well as the excellent utility of lateral neck radiography for the diagnosis of this life-threatening entity.

Recurrent Adult Acute Epiglottitis: The Role of Lingual Tonsillectomy

1989 ◽  
Vol 98 (8) ◽  
pp. 602-604 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph F. Wilson ◽  
Steven Coutras ◽  
Thomas A. Tami
Keyword(s):  
Careful Consideration ◽  
Supraglottic Airway ◽  
Acute Epiglottitis ◽  
Unusual Condition ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Lingual Tonsillectomy ◽  
Childhood Infection ◽  
Lingual Tonsillitis ◽  
Pathophysiologic Mechanisms

Acute epiglottitis is a life-threatening infection of the supraglottic airway that can occur at any age. Although it is traditionally described as a childhood infection, recent reports describe an increased recognition of this problem in adults. When appropriate and timely therapy is instituted, this condition is generally self-limited. Recurrent acute epiglottitis is exceedingly uncommon, and its treatment rarely is addressed. We encountered and treated a case of recurrent acute epiglottitis in an adult. After the third recurrence, careful consideration was given to possible pathophysiologic mechanisms and potential therapeutic options. Further recurrence was prevented effectively by performing a lingual tonsillectomy. Although this is an unusual condition, the cause of recurrent acute epiglottitis may be related to chronic lingual tonsillitis. Lingual tonsillectomy in these cases may help prevent further recurrent episodes.

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