Publications by authors named "Narusato Iizuka"
Article Synopsis
- Retropharyngeal hematoma is a serious condition that can lead to airway obstruction, often occurring after spinal injuries, but its progression without such injuries is not well understood.
- The study analyzed 22 patients diagnosed with retropharyngeal hematoma without spinal cord injuries, finding that those requiring intubation had more severe hematoma widths.
- Early intubation and aggressive care were emphasized as crucial, with only 60% of patients being successfully discharged, indicating a significant risk and need for careful management.
BACKGROUND Refeeding syndrome (RFS) is a life-threatening syndrome, which can cause sudden death. RFS has been reported frequently in young patients with anorexia without organic disease; however, there are few reports in elderly patients with organic disease. Herein, we report a case of cardiac arrest after refeeding syndrome associated with hiatal hernia.
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