Treatment of an enlarged uvula.
We report a case of enlarged uvula (5.5cm) that caused difficulty in swallowing and speech after it had been damaged by intubation or suction of the throat. Medical treatment failed, so 4.5cm was resected by diathermy. The patient made an uneventful recovery.
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Leo H H
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Anaesthesia, Homerton University NHS Trust, Homerton Row, London, E9 6SR, United Kingdom. leo.cheng@bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk
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D000328:Adult; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology; D004564:Electrocoagulation; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D008297:Male; D019226:Oral Ulcer / Q000209:etiology; D013396:Suction / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D014609:Uvula / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery