Life threatening cut throat injury due to kite string

Authors

  • Dev Roy ENT Dept. Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Kolkata
  • Biswanath Roy ENT Dept. Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Kolkata
  • Arijit Bose Emergency Dept. Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Kolkata

Abstract

Kite flying is a popular sport in Indian subcontinent. The string or manjha, used for flying kites is coated with ground glass and glue, which makes it very sharp. This abrasive string can give rise to various types of injuries ranging from minor cuts to life threatening injuries and cause severe disabilities and death. The authors report a complicated case of cut throat injury due to kite string "manjha' and its surgical management.

Bang Med J (Khulna) 2016; 49 : 31-33

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Author Biography

Dev Roy, ENT Dept. Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Kolkata



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Published

2017-03-07

Issue

Vol. 49 No. 1-2 (2016)

Section

Case Reports

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How to Cite

Roy, D., Roy, B., & Bose, A. (2017). Life threatening cut throat injury due to kite string. Bangladesh Medical Journal Khulna, 49(1-2), 31-33. https://doi.org/10.3329/bmjk.v49i1-2.31823