| Head and neck sequelae of torture. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19998347 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: To increase awareness of torture among otolaryngologists, and to describe methods and complications of head and neck torture. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective review. METHODS: Five cases of survivors of torture were evaluated in an otolaryngology practice in an urban hospital setting. RESULTS: The subjects presented with widely variable symptoms and physical manifestations related to the head and neck as a result of torture, in addition to psychiatric disease. Documentation of head and neck findings were essential to the asylum claim. CONCLUSIONS: Otolaryngologists serving immigrant and refugee populations must be familiar with methods and manifestations of torture involving the head and neck. |
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Authors:
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Sondra S Crosby; Shaulnie Mohan; Christina Di Loreto; Jeffrey H Spiegel |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Laryngoscope Volume: 120 ISSN: 1531-4995 ISO Abbreviation: Laryngoscope Publication Date: 2010 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-01-26 Completed Date: 2010-02-16 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8607378 Medline TA: Laryngoscope Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 414-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA. scrosby@bu.edu |
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Adult Craniocerebral Trauma / etiology, pathology* Female Humans Male Middle Aged Neck Injuries / etiology, pathology* Torture* |
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