- Sudden Death from Acute Epiglottitis and Epiglottic Abscess in Adult
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Noh SJ, Lee H
- KMID: 1794324
- Korean J Leg Med.
- 2015 May;39(2):49-52.
- doi: 10.7580/kjlm.2015.39.2.49
Acute epiglottitis is an inflammation of the epiglottis and adjacent structures. Although the incidence is extremely rare, acute epiglottitis is a life-threatening medical emergency and can cause sudden respiratory obstruction.... -
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- Acute epiglottitis in adults
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Jung KK, Son TS, Hwang HH
- KMID: 1699445
- J Korean Acad Fam Med.
- 1992 Oct;13(10):829-834.
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- Two Cases of Acute Epiglottitis with Sitting up Position, Chin Thrust Forward, Having Dyspnea
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Woo SI, Koh YM, Ahn HS, Baik JJ, Park KU, Chung YT
- KMID: 2317977
- Tuberc Respir Dis.
- 1996 Feb;43(1):88-91.
Acute epiglottitis is a life threatening inflammatory disease of the upper airway mainly in children, however, the recent reports about acute epiglottitis in adults are increasing. The common symptoms are sore... -
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- Sudden death due to epiglottic abscess
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Yang KM, Jung NE, Kim JK, Kang SM
- KMID: 2082694
- Korean J Leg Med.
- 2007 May;31(1):89-91.
Acute epiglottitis is a local bacterial infection of the supraglottic area. Epiglottitis is generally caused by organisms which invoke an inflammatory response that develops rapid obstructive edema. The disease rarely progresses... -
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- Objective Criteria for Radiologic Diagnosis of Epiglottitis in Korean Adults
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Min YG, Jung YS, Yoon SK, Park IC, Cho JP
- KMID: 2194372
- J Korean Soc Emerg Med.
- 2000 Sep;11(3):321-324.
BACKGROUNDs: A retrospective study was performed to define objective radiologic parameters in diagnosing epiglottitis on soft-tissue lateral neck radiographic study. METHODS: Parameters of soft-tissue structures(epiglottis width, third vertebral body width, ratio... -
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- Three Cases of Scrub Typhus with Acute Epiglottitis
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Lee HY, Yoo WS, Park SW
- KMID: 1528886
- Infect Chemother.
- 2007 Aug;39(4):213-217.
Scrub typhus is an endemic rickettsial disease with annual seasonal outbreak in Korea and its incidence is increasing. Recently, cases of scrub typhus with severe complications, such as septic shock,... -
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- Clinical characteristics of children and adolescents with croup and epiglottitis who visited 146 Emergency Departments in Korea
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Lee DR, Lee CH, Won YK, Suh DI, Roh EJ, Lee MH, Chung EH
- KMID: 2085446
- Korean J Pediatr.
- 2015 Oct;58(10):380-385.
- doi: 10.3345/kjp.2015.58.10.380
PURPOSE: Croup is a common pediatric respiratory illness with symptoms of varying severity. Moreover, epiglottitis is a rare disease that can rapidly progress to life-threatening airway obstruction. Although the clinical... -
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- Two Cases of Epiglottitis Caused by Haemophilus Influenzae Type b Infection
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Lee K, Yoo S, Hong M, Kim S, Lee S
- KMID: 2139040
- Pediatr Allergy Respir Dis.
- 1998 Mar;8(1):106-111.
Epiglottitis is an uncommon but potentially life threatening infectious disease in young children. And it is rapidly progressing cellulitis of the epiglottis and adjacent structures that has the potential for... -
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- Acute epiglottitis in adult
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Park JH, Lee JS, Ha YS, Choi HY
- KMID: 2463269
- J Korean Radiol Soc.
- 1982 Sep;18(3):455-461.
- doi: 10.3348/jkrs.1982.18.3.455
Acute epiglottitis is an inflammatory process of supraglottic region, which involving the epiglottis andhypopharynx region. This disease can be recognized easily radiologically and virtually all death are preventable.The lateral neck... -
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- Acute Epiglottitis in Adults: A Review of 85 Patients
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Chu HS, Jung EJ, Jung JY, Woo JS, Hwang SJ, Lee HM
- KMID: 2276176
- Korean J Otolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.
- 2004 Jun;47(6):558-561.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Acute epiglottitis is a disease that may become serious or even fatal because of sudden upper airway obstruction. The incidence of acute epiglottitis in children has declined... -
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- A Case of Empyema and Retropharyngeal Abscess Complicated by Acute Epiglottitis
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Kang YW, Ko JM, Kim TH, Song SW, Kim JN, Oh M, Son JH, Jeon YD
- KMID: 2248699
- Korean J Infect Dis.
- 2000 Oct;32(5):406-410.
After the introduction of antibiotics, empyema is a rare complication of retropharyngeal abscess caused by acute epiglottitis. But once it occurs, it may be a fatal outcome. Retropharyngeal abscess may... -
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- Clinical Features of Acute Epiglottitis in Adults in the Emergency Department
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You KM, Kwon WY, Suh GJ, Kim KS, Kim JS, Park MJ
- KMID: 2191646
- J Korean Soc Emerg Med.
- 2016 Feb;27(1):126-133.
- doi: 10.0000/jksem.2016.27.1.126
PURPOSE: Acute epiglottitis is a potentially fatal condition that can result in airway obstruction. The aim of this study is to examine the clinical features of adult patients who visited... -
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- A Clinical Study of Acute Epiglottitis: Retrospective Review of 315 Patients in Korea
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Kim BJ, Choi BG, Choi HG, Lee JY, Park BJ
- KMID: 2448117
- Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.
- 2019 Apr;62(4):233-237.
- doi: 10.3342/kjorl-hns.2018.00430
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Acute epiglottitis is a life-threatening condition that can result in airway obstruction. The present study reports clinical features, management and patient outcomes in an acute epiglottitis. SUBJECTS AND... -
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- Bacterial Upper Respiratory Infections
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Kim SW
- KMID: 2285010
- Infect Chemother.
- 2011 Oct;43(5):383-389.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2011.43.5.383
Acute bacterial upper respiratory infections include acute rhinosinusitis, acute pharyngotonsillitis, acute laryngitis, and acute epiglottitis. These are common reasons for primary care visits. Acute bacterial sinusitis usually occurs as a... -
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- Predicting the Airway Patency using the Parameters of Soft-tissue Lateral Neck Radiography in Adult Patients with Acute Epiglottitis
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Sohn JD, Kim SW, Kim MJ, Chung TN, Park YS, Park IC
- KMID: 1997805
- J Korean Soc Emerg Med.
- 2010 Feb;21(1):48-54.
PURPOSE: We wanted to predict the high risk group that requires urgent airway intervention by using the parameters of the soft-tissue lateral neck radiographs of adult acute epiglottitis patients. METHODS: This... -
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- A Case of Acute Supraglottitis Following Anti-Thyroid Drug-Induced Agranulocytosis
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Lee JJ, Kim DY, Jang JY
- KMID: 2470497
- J Korean Soc Laryngol Phoniatr Logoped.
- 2019 Dec;30(2):128-131.
- doi: 10.22469/jkslp.2019.30.2.128
Acute supraglottitis is characterized by an inflammation and edema of the supraglottic region and a potential life-threatening condition because of its risk for sudden upper airway compromise. Prompt diagnosis, administration... -
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- CT Findings of Supraglottitis in Adults
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Jun YH, Kim EJ, Choi WS, Ryu KN, Oh JH, Yoon Y
- KMID: 1945496
- J Korean Radiol Soc.
- 2000 Oct;43(4):395-399.
- doi: 10.3348/jkrs.2000.43.4.395
PURPOSE: To determine the CT findings and to evaluate the role of CT scanning in adult supraglottitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The CT findings of five male patients aged between 29... -
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- Radiologic Laryngeal Parameters in Acute Supraglottitis in Korean Adults
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Yong MG, Choo MJ, Yum CS, Cho SB, Shin SO, Lee DW, Kim SJ, Kim JC
- KMID: 720638
- Yonsei Med J.
- 2001 Aug;42(4):367-370.
- doi: 10.3349/ymj.2001.42.4.367
Soft-tissue lateral neck radiography is important for diagnosing acute supraglottitis. This study aimed to determine the objective criteria for a diagnosis of acute supraglottitis from soft-tissue lateral neck radiographs in... -
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