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Head and neck sequelae of torture
Author(s) -
Crosby Sondra S.,
Mohan Shaulnie,
Di Loreto Christina,
Spiegel Jeffrey H.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1002/lary.20731
Subject(s) - torture , otorhinolaryngology , medicine , head and neck , refugee , psychiatry , surgery , law , political science , human rights
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. Laryngoscope, 2010