High-Pressure Water Jet Injury to the Parotid Region

Authors : Sedat Aydın, Derya Berk, Sedef Coruk, Seva Öztürk, Elif Uysal

Pages : 21-23

Doi:10.33706/jemcr.550560

View : 44 | Download : 10

Publication Date : 2019-01-01

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :Introduction: The high-pressure water jet is used for cleaning in various business lines. However, these technological devices occasionally cause severe penetrating injuries in the head and neck region due to high-pressure water. Such high-pressure water injuries to the parotid region are rare. Case Report: After high-pressure water jet injury, facial paralysis was present in a 37-year-old male patient who applied to the emergency department with an incision about 15-20 cm including skin, subcutaneous tissue, parotid gland and masseter muscle on the raght side of the neck. In Magnetic Resonance Imaging insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(MRI);, there was no pathology showing deep veins, trachea, larynx, and oropharynx. For facial paralysis, prednisolone treatment was given intravenously insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(iv); and antibiotic therapy was started in response to the possibilit of infection. Conclusion: As the daily use of water jets becomes increasingly widespread, the prominence of these injuries is increasing. Early tissue repair is useful in reducing post-injury complications. We found it appropriate to present this issue in order to take attention to the public awareness of such head and neck injuries due to high-pressure water pumps.
Keywords : High pressure water jet, Parotid, Facial paralysis, Trauma

ORIGINAL ARTICLE URL