SA Neck Surgery

Question 1

List five clinical signs of an acute oropharyngeal stick injury

Answer 1

No signs
Gagging
Hypersalivation
Pain
Dysphagia

Question 2

List five clinical signs of a chronic oropharyngeal stick injury

Answer 2

Dysphagia
Draining tract
Swelling (firm)

Question 3

What are the two methods of treatment of an oropharyngeal stick injury and in which case would you use each?

Answer 3

Surgical exploration of the neck if chronic or acute with signs of cervical emphysema.
If acute without signs of emphysema: intra oral approach

Question 4

What is a salivary mucocele?

Answer 4

Collection of saliva that has leaked from a damaged salivary gland or salivary duct, and has accumulated in the tissues

Question 5

What are the three types of salivary mucocele and which is the most common?

Answer 5

Cervical
Sublingual
Pharyngeal

Question 6

What is oesophagoscopy used for?

Answer 6

Use to remove the object and assess mucosal damage