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Massive haemorrhage from the vallecula: a diagnostic difficulty. Case report.

D J Premachandra1, P R Prinsley, D McRae

  • 1ENT Department, Lewisham Hospital, London, UK.

The European Journal of Surgery = Acta Chirurgica
|April 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Massive vallecular bleeding, initially mistaken for other conditions, was successfully controlled. Diathermy coagulation resolved the hemorrhage, preventing further complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Surgical Complications

Background:

  • Massive bleeding from the vallecula is a rare but potentially life-threatening event.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management, as symptoms can mimic other conditions like hemoptysis or hematemesis.

Observation:

  • A case of massive bleeding originating from a vallecular vessel is presented.
  • The bleeding was initially misdiagnosed as hemoptysis and hematemesis, delaying appropriate intervention.

Findings:

  • The hemorrhage was suspected to be caused by trauma to a blood vessel during endotracheal intubation for emergency surgery.
  • Extensive blood transfusion (25 units) was required before the bleeding source was identified.
  • Diathermy coagulation was employed to successfully control the bleeding.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering rare causes of upper gastrointestinal or respiratory bleeding.
  • Prompt identification and management of post-intubation vascular injury are critical for patient outcomes.
  • Diathermy coagulation is an effective method for controlling such hemorrhages.