Mediastinal emphysema complicating tracheotomy and thyroidectomy

Mediastinal Emphysema Complicating Tracheotomy

“…This author pointed out, as did Neffson (1943), Macklin and Macklin (1944), Stothers (1956), and Nicholas (1958), that mediastinal emphysema is far commoner than is suggested by the literature. Stothers and Nicholas have both studied the pathogenesis and clinical features of the disorder and given detailed reviews of the earlier literature in the sphere.…”

The place of tracheostomy in tetanus neonatorum.

“…The physician responsible for treating a patient may have to turn to simpler means such as tracheostomy. Some consider this essential (Creech, Woodhall, and Ochsner, 1950;Smythe and Bull, 1961), while others have failed to show any advantage from its use (Wright, 1960;Veronesi, 1956), and many have pointed out its dangers (Liston, 1844;Durham, 1869;Reading, 1949Reading, , 1958Hugh-Jones, 1959;Smythe, 1963;Plum and Dunning, 1956;Stothers, 1956;Forbes, Salmon, and Herweg, 1947).…”