Tracheotomy in Laryngeal Diphtheria
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"Retraction of the soft parts of the anterior chest wall during inspiration, together with the more or less complete suppression of voice, are the indications par excellence for the performance of tracheotomy. "Tracheotomy is in no sense a therapeutic measure; therefore, neither the local nor the general treatment of diphtheria should be suspended after the performance of the operation. " The chief objects of the operation are to facilitate treat-
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دوره 3 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2016