Table 3 Distribution of patients according to the type of treatment/surgical procedure provided
From: Cut throat injuries at a university teaching hospital in northwestern Tanzania: a review of 98 cases
Type of treatment/surgical procedure provided | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Surgical debridement | 92 | 93.9 |
Laryngeal & hypopharynx repair | 72 | 73.5 |
Tracheostomy | 69 | 70.4 |
Simple repair & closure | 56 | 57.1 |
Ligation of major veins | 8 | 8.2 |
Ligation of major arteries | 3 | 3.1 |
Blood transfusion | 45 | 45.9 |