A lucky catch: Fishhook injury of the tongue
Fishhook injuries, particularly those involving the upper limbs, are frequently encountered in recreational and commercial fishing settings. The oral cavity is rarely a site for such injury. We present the case of a 13-month-old male child who sustained a fishhook injury to the tongue whilst &#x...
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2010-01-01
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| description | Fishhook injuries, particularly those involving the upper limbs, are frequently encountered in recreational and commercial fishing settings. The oral cavity is rarely a site for such injury. We present the case of a 13-month-old male child who sustained a fishhook injury to the tongue whilst ′playing′ with an unused fishhook at home. In this case there was minimal swelling, and the fishhook could be uneventfully removed under general anesthesia. Penetrating injuries to the tongue carry the risk of swelling and hematoma formation, which may result in airway compromise. These injuries therfore call for early intervention. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a1ca551f24414893a1bdf5c09b5de64a2022-12-21T20:31:36ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock0974-27000974-519X2010-01-01319293A lucky catch: Fishhook injury of the tongueEley KarenDhariwal DaljitFishhook injuries, particularly those involving the upper limbs, are frequently encountered in recreational and commercial fishing settings. The oral cavity is rarely a site for such injury. We present the case of a 13-month-old male child who sustained a fishhook injury to the tongue whilst ′playing′ with an unused fishhook at home. In this case there was minimal swelling, and the fishhook could be uneventfully removed under general anesthesia. Penetrating injuries to the tongue carry the risk of swelling and hematoma formation, which may result in airway compromise. These injuries therfore call for early intervention.http://www.onlinejets.org/article.asp?issn=0974-2700;year=2010;volume=3;issue=1;spage=92;epage=93;aulast=EleyFishhooktongueairway |
| spellingShingle | Eley Karen Dhariwal Daljit A lucky catch: Fishhook injury of the tongue Journal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock Fishhook tongue airway |
| title | A lucky catch: Fishhook injury of the tongue |
| title_full | A lucky catch: Fishhook injury of the tongue |
| title_fullStr | A lucky catch: Fishhook injury of the tongue |
| title_full_unstemmed | A lucky catch: Fishhook injury of the tongue |
| title_short | A lucky catch: Fishhook injury of the tongue |
| title_sort | lucky catch fishhook injury of the tongue |
| topic | Fishhook tongue airway |
| url | http://www.onlinejets.org/article.asp?issn=0974-2700;year=2010;volume=3;issue=1;spage=92;epage=93;aulast=Eley |
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