How dangerous can a small flsh be? A greater weever attack
Journal of Laryngology and Otology, cilt.137, sa.3, ss.350-353, 2023 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 137 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2023
- Doi Numarası: 10.1017/s0022215121004163
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Laryngology and Otology
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, BIOSIS, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, MLA - Modern Language Association Database, Veterinary Science Database
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.350-353
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Fish Venoms, Emergencies, Throat
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Background Thraconian fish (weever fish) are poisonous fish found mostly in the eastern Mediterranean region, but also in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea and European coastal areas. Greater weever fish belong to the Trachinus draco family; these fish have spines on their dorsal fins and gill covers that secrete a high dose of dracotoxin venom. Methods This paper reports a 35-year-old female who presented with widespread body aches, respiratory distress and hoarseness following a greater weever attack. It discusses respiratory distress and other findings that occur after a greater weever attack in rare otolaryngological emergency cases. Conclusion While greater weever fish are more likely to attack limbs such as arms and legs, patients stung on the neck who develop respiratory distress are considered an ENT emergency.