Cut Neck, Department of E.N.T in a Tertiary Centre: How We Approach

Phookan, Jyotirmoy; Talukdar, Rakesh; Das, Hirak; Saikia, Nabajyoti; Mili, Mohan Kr.; Gohain, Mridusmita

doi:10.1007/s12070-020-02021-6

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“…A similar study reported bleeding from the site as the most common symptom. 3 Another study by Parida et al reported respiratory distress in the form of breathing difficulties and stridor asthe most common clinical symptom at the presentation time. 2 In our study, a suicidal self-inflicted CNI was the most common manner of injury (40%), followed by homicidal CNI(30%), accidental injury(20%) and road traffic injury(10%).…”

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“…Various other studies reported similar findings, with most CNI patients in their third and fourth decades of life, specifically males. 1,3,7,8 Male preponderance, especially young adults' involvement in CNIs, may be attributable to their risk-taking behaviours and interpersonal disputes. 1 Associated psychiatric illness was the most common symptom found in the patients who presented in casualty services in the present study (40%).…”

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“…Neck lacerations require interdisciplinary management, starting from ENT specialists, nurses, anaesthetists, psychiatrists, medicine specialists, and forensic experts. 3 The neck zones have been divided into three anatomical zones. They are Zone 1 extends from the sternum to the cricoid cartilage.…”

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Patterns of cut neck injury in a tertiary care centre

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Background and aims: Cut-neck injury (CNI) is a frequent scenario in Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) casualty services and needs emergency care to limit the deteriorating effects of such injuries. The present study was conducted to assess the extent of CNI, its manner, and management in a tertiary care centre in Northeastern India. Materials and methods: This prospective study was undertaken by the Departments of ENT and Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, including 50 cases attending the emergency services in ENT casualty with CNIs during the study period from July 2021 to August 2022. Informed consent was obtained from the patient before data collection, along with ethical clearance from the ethics committee. Data on patients, primarily the demographics, mannerof injury, presenting complaints and treatment, were collected and analysed. Results: Majority (70%) of the participants belonged to the 20-40 age group and were male (80%). Psychiatric illness (40%) was the most common presenting symptom, while suicidal CNI (40%) was the present study's most typical manner of injury. The other manner of injuries was homicidal and accidental. Involvement of the thyrohyoid membrane (50%) was the mostly encountered extent of injury, followed by injuries to the strap muscles, skin and subcutaneous tissue. Conclusion: CNIs are grave injuries requiring timely management and failing to, which may lead to life-threatening complications. Individuals in the adult age group of 20-40 years and predominantly males were found to be most affected. Suicidal injuries were the most common injuries.

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