[Findings in a high-risk group following asbestos exposure. Benefit of ENT examinations in patients with long-term exposure to asbestos]. / Befunde in einem Hochrisikokollektiv nach Asbestexposition Nutzen von HNO-ärztlichen Untersuchungen ehemals asbeststaubexponierter Personen.
HNO
; 50(11): 989-96, 2002 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:
Laryngeal diseases caused by exposure to asbestos are listed in the current German list of occupational diseases under number 4104. Parallel to a multicenter study to evaluate whether a CT scan should be included in the examinations for occupational diseases according to the German surveillance guidelines, an additional ENT examination was evaluated. PATIENTS ANDMETHODS:
One hundred workers with a mean exposure time to asbestos of 20.9 years were given a complete ENT examination in 4 consecutive years (1993-1996). Radiological signs for asbestosis were observed in 21 cases and 58 participants had pleural affections caused by asbestos. Significant nicotine abuse was reported by 15 persons 61 participants were ex-smokers and 24 had never smoked. Regular alcohol consumption was reported by 90% (11% more than 80 g/day).RESULTS:
As documented in the literature, we found a high prevalence of laryngitis, especially in smoking patients. One patient had early laryngeal cancer (T1).CONCLUSION:
The integration of an ENT examination into the German surveillance guidelines for occupational diseases should be discussed for patients with a high exposure to asbestos.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Grupo de Atención al Paciente
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Lesiones Precancerosas
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Amianto
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Neoplasias de Oído, Nariz y Garganta
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Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X
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Neoplasias Laríngeas
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Exposición Profesional
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Polvo
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Enfermedades Profesionales
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
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Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Aged
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Humans
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Middle aged
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Revista:
HNO
Año:
2002
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Alemania