[Review of epiglottitis].
Seven cases of acute epiglottitis in children (mean age 38 months) are reported. The major clinical features are described. The review of the literature on current diagnosis and treatment underlined the value of early orotracheal or nasotracheal intubation when this serious condition is suspected.
Acuña García
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Servicio de ORL, Hospital del Río Hortega, Valladolid.
Herrero Laso
J L
JL
Durán Díez
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C
Vallejo Valdezate
L A
LA
Díaz Suárez
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I
Pomar Blanco
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P
D002675:Child, Preschool; D004826:Epiglottitis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005260:Female; D006193:Haemophilus influenzae / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D012121:Respiration, Artificial; D012189:Retrospective Studies
Revisión de epiglotitis.