A STUDY OF INCREASING INCIDENCE OF CUT THROAT INJURIES AND THEIR MANAGEMENT

Dr. K. Santhaiah; Dr. Muthireddy Sobha Rani; Dr. P.V.Sampath Kumar

Volume : IX, Issue : XII, December - 2019

A STUDY OF INCREASING INCIDENCE OF CUT THROAT INJURIES AND THEIR MANAGEMENT

Dr. K. Santhaiah, Dr. Muthireddy Sobha Rani, Dr. P. V. Sampath Kumar

Abstract :

INTRODUCTION Cut throat injuries are defined as incised injuries or those resembling incised injuries in the neck inflicted by sharp objects. They may be due to accident, homicide or suicide. They are potentially dangerous and require emergency treatment. AIM: The aim of this study is to evaluate the incidence, age, sex distribution, cause and management of cut throat injuries in government general hospital, Guntur. METHODS: This study was conducted from April 2019 to October 2019 and a total of 15 cases of cut throat injuries were included. The evaluation of the patients was done which begins with primary survey giving importance to airway, circulation, disability and exposure. Detailed clinical examination of the patients and necessary investigations were performed. RESULTS: Out of 15 cases studied, 12 cases were males and 3 cases were females. The leading cause of cut throat injury was found to be suicide attempt. Out of 15 patients, 14 recovered completely and 1 patient died. Tracheostomy was done in 3 cases. CONCLUSION: Cut throat injuries presenting as emergency require early intervention in the form of airway management and layer by layer surgical closure of the wound. All the patients who have attempted suicide should undergo psychiatric evaluation.