Citation

Prabhakar M. Indian J. Otolaryngol. Head Neck. Surg. 2014; 66(Suppl 1): 281-285.

Affiliation

Department of ENT, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Srikakulam, India.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s12070-012-0488-7

PMID

24533399

Abstract

Poisoning is the one of the common mode of suicide in India. Certain types of poisoning are common in particular region. Similarly, super vasmol poisoning is one of the commonest modes of suicidal attempt in our region. Hence, we took this matter with special interest and wants to emphasize the role of ENT Surgeon in such poisoning. This study informs the importance of amount of ingestion and early hospitalization. This study also deals with systemic complications, and its remedial measures to overcome the complications.

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