Bilateral pseudocyst of the auricle.

Pseudocyst of the auricle is characterized by asymptomatic swelling caused by an intracartilaginous fluid accumulation. If left untreated, permanent deformity of the pinna may occur. Many modalities of treatment have been reported. This article summarizes a 2 year retrospective study (2005-2007) performed in the Children Teaching Hospital in Bratislava. This study presents two children who had bilateral pseudocyst of the auricle, and who were treated with different types of surgical treatment and reviews the literature. Purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of the two different methods of surgical treatment. The recognition of the ideal way of surgical method of treatment may lead to standardized approach, which can result in successful repair of the auricle with no recurrence (Fig. 4, Ref 16). Full Text (Free, PDF) www.bmj.sk

[Blunt tracheobronchial injuries in children]. / Tupé tracheobronchiálne poranenia u detí.

Blunt tracheobronchial injuries in children are rare and are associated with many diagnostic problems. Based on the successful outcome in a seven- and a twelve-year-old patient operated within 12 hours after the accident the authors discuss the development of the symptomatology and early clinical, X-ray, bronchoscopic and CT diagnosis of rupture which are, if intensive care and early treatment of the injury are ensured, the basis for preserving normal pulmonary function and ensure prevention of sequelae due to obstruction and infection. The children were admitted to hospital for 22 and 14 days resp. and discharged in a good condition. The check-up examinations of both patients are within the normal range and there are no limitations as compared with healthy children of the same age.