Otolaryngology Cases From THE PITT

2 cases 2 episodes · S01E04 – S01E05

All emergency department cases involving Otolaryngology from The Pitt, documented with medically accurate clinical timelines, diagnostic workups, and expert clinical pearls.

Travis Johnson presenting to the ED with a herald bleed post-tonsillectomy.

S01E05 Complex

17 · Male

Travis Johnson

Spitting blood 10 days post-tonsillectomy

17-year-old male presents 10 days post-tonsillectomy (performed at St. Michael's for recurrent strep throat) with an episode of spitting up a 'couple mouthfuls' of blood starting about an hour prior to arrival. Patient denies any other medical problems, takes no medications, and specifically denies aspirin use. Lungs are clear bilaterally with no stridor. No abdominal pain or nausea initially. Parents are currently out of town.

ENTAirway Emergency +2 more

Patient anxiously clutching her left ear.

S01E04 Brief

Adult · Female

Peggy Baylock

Sensation of a live bug moving inside the ear

Patient presented to the ED screaming and highly agitated, complaining of something actively moving inside her ear. She was unable to remain still due to the intense discomfort and panic associated with the sensation.

ENTForeign Body +2 more

Travis Johnson

Peggy Baylock

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