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Objective: To investigate the diagnosis and treatment of neurinoma of the head and neck., Method: The clinical data of 33 patients with neurinoma of the head and neck, from 1980 to 2004, were retrospectively reviewed and analysed., Result: The tumors of all the cases were totally resected. Thirty of thirty-three cases have been followed up. Twenty-seven cases were fully recovered without any serious complication. One case with malignant tumor were died. The other 2 cases were died of other diseases., Conclusion: Tumor resection is still the most effective treatment available for patients with neurilemmomas of the head and neck. Resection of tumor should be performed as soon as possible with careful protection of the function of the nerve. Extensive resection should be performed to treat malignant tumors.

Objective: To improve effectiveness of diagnosis and therapy in patients with tracheobronchial specific foreign body., Method: Fourty-six cases with specific foreign bodies in the trachea and bronchi, admitted from March 1998 to June 2006, were analyzed retrospectively., Result: Forty-one of 46 the specific foreign bodies were successfully removed through bronchoscopy. Three cases were removed by chest surgery. Two cases were died., Conclusion: Suitable surgical instrument should be well selected and the best operation should be applied according to different conditions of the foreign bodies. Rigid bronchoscopy for removal of specific foreign bodies under general anesthesia is a main measure presently.