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Osteomyelitis as a complication of a tracheo-oesophageal puncture

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. R. Cullen ,
W. J. Primrose  and
C. W. Vaughn
J. R. Cullen*
Affiliation:
Eye and Ear Clinic, South Huntington Avenue, Boston. Massachusetts. USA.
W. J. Primrose
Affiliation:
Eye and Ear Clinic, South Huntington Avenue, Boston. Massachusetts. USA.
C. W. Vaughn
Affiliation:
Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, and VAME, South Huntington Avenue, Boston. Massachusetts. USA.
*
J. R. Cullen, Department of Otolaryngology, University Floor, Belfast City Hospital, Belfast BT9 7AB.
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Abstract

Two cases of osteomyelitis of the cervical spine complicating tracheo-oesophageal puncture are reported. There was considerable delay between onset of symptoms and diagnosis in both cases due to pre-existing cervical arthritis. Previous radiotherapy was felt to be a contributory factor in both cases.

Keywords

Osteomyelitis, cervical spineTracheo-oesophageal fistula
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 107 , Issue 3 , March 1993 , pp. 242 - 244
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1993

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