Google Scholar, Christodoulou C, Friesen J (2004) The Bullard laryngoscope and uvular edema. After a week, I felt significantly better. Get help right away if you have the following swollen uvula symptoms: Get prescriptions or refills through a video chat, if the doctor feels the prescriptions are medically appropriate. Bacterial infections are the most common, namely due to group A streptococcus, although it can also be caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, and, in some individuals, Haemophilis influenzae.8,22 In the case of H. influenzae, it is not the uvular edema that is the primary concern so much as it is the epiglottitis, which can concurrently develop, resulting in airway compromise. So we will see, Wow I appreciate this post! Firstly to the anaesthetist then to the hospital So I got a septoplasmy/rhinoplasty 4 days ago and everything regarding that is fine. Good grief ! What is the remedy of ulcer and pain in mouth during imrt on vocal cord cancer after surgery of the lymph node? The uvula and entire back of the throat are exquisitely sensitive (this is why tonsillectomy is a miserable recovery), so the pain/discomfort is usually out of proportion to the injury. A swollen and ulcerated uvula can lead to discomfort and concern following rhinoplasty surgery. Consider one of the subscription options below to receive full access to this article and many more. All of the descriptions fit exactly what Mom was experiencing. Hope you are feeling better! Since this has happened to me once before from a surgery, I Discussed this with my anesthetist team before hand. Like many of you I am suffering the same problem. Hope everyone fills better soon and thanks for the thread! But I think its important to complain as this should not be happening to anyone Trauma to the uvula might have occurred by direct pressure from the endotracheal tube though it was fixed at the angle of the mouth on the right side away from the midline. Screening for the enzyme deficiency can be done by ordering a C3 and C4 level. Acute uvular edema should be considered in the differential diagnosis of postoperative airway related complications. The bradykinin cascade is stopped, thereby preventing systemic vasodilation and edema.10,12-14 In a study by Bas et al, 30 mg of icatibant was given subcutaneously to eight patients with angioedema. So it once was when patients came in complaining of pain or swelling of that thing that hangs in the back of the throat. Good luck moving forward- and stay away from steroids, if you can! I had my tonsils removed worst pain ever n now my uvula is swollen and I cant Evan spit cuz it feels like Im going to chock I cant wait to feel better. 800-688-2421. Bitten by leech while in river, top of foot over arch. Also confused as to why no one looking in my mouth could tell that my uvula was at least twice its normal size. He may also choose to prescribe you some numbing medications. Bleeding with attempts at removal of the membrane and a "bull-neck" appearance secondary to cervical adenopathy are commonly described. Slowly, over the past few days, the uvula has shortened, but still rests on my tongue. Your uvula is made of connective tissue, glands, and small muscle fibers. I had the doctors cell phone number and called him. My uvula is now back to normal..you think it never will be. In cases of isolated uvular edema, think of the possibility of hereditary angioedema. Can J Anesth 51:401402, Article Uvula Removal Surgery What is a uvula removal surgery? Wouldnt that be anesthesia 101? My Mom just had a full hysterectomy yesterday and when she got out of surgery and woke up she instantly new something was wrong. Mouth pain. After I awoke I complained to the nurse that theres something stuck in my throat and she said that its just a sensation from the breathing tube. Thank you so much! I did write a letter to Patient Services and the CEO of the hospital. If I talk it worsens the gagging. . Uvular necrosis after endoscopy. By continuing to use our site, you consent to the use of cookies outlined in our Privacy Policy. Loose teeth. Steroids and antihistamines are the main stay of treatment along with antibiotics and topical adrenaline administration in selective cases (Raux et al. The uvula in this case is rarely erythematous, but rather it bears a similar appearance to that of a white grape.9 Bradykinin is a vasodilator thought to be responsible for the characteristic HAE symptoms of localized swelling, inflammation, and pain. I had rhinoplasty 4 days ago. For potential or actual medical emergencies, immediately call 911 or your local emergency service. Here every hospital is supposed to record any However, if symptoms persist, a uvulectomy may be performed.2 Although generally considered a benign disorder, uvular elongation can be fatal. Im still very sore and depending on my position can still gag that dang thing up. Uvular necrosis may be a cause of throat discomfort after endotracheal intubation. 2008). Since alcohol has many toxic substances that takes . I just had my gall bladder removed 2 days ago. After the clamp was placed at the bottom of the uvula and tied with a 4/0 vicryl suture, the tip of the uvula above the clamp was cut (uvulectomy operation). Your uvula has somehow been damaged via the breathing tube during surgery. There was also a report of acute uvular edema leading to postoperative airway obstruction and admission to hospital in a healthy young adult who inhaled marijuana prior to general anesthesia after an uneventful general anesthesia (Mallat et al. Hi Andi Mistake, I think. Diphtheria predominantly involves the nasopharyngeal mucosa and presents as a dirty gray membrane covering the tonsils, tonsillar pillars, soft palate, and uvula. I had to gulp water to get relief. My uvula swelled up, went black and purple, then went white from the infection. Thanks guys! I am sitting in hospital having had a hysterectomy after the anaesthetic I realised my sore throat wasnt going away An additional consideration in immunocompromised patients is the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. I agree that we should have been informed of this before or after our surgery and educated as to what we should and should not do. It was such a relief (to both of us) to know what was going, that she wasnt experiencing some freak side effect/reaction, ideas to treat it, and that in time it would correct itself. Unfortunately only day two for me and I have the same swollen and white uvula. Uvular trauma can also be caused by oral pharyngeal suction. I had a gel cap stuck in my throat for several hours and thus the ER doctors recommended the procedure. Uvular angioedema (Quinckes disease). This occurs during development in the womb and undergoes partial or incomplete fusion, resulting in forked tips. I also have a white spot on the bottom half which my doctor says is a scab. Removal of the uvula using CO2 laser therapy resolved the patients symptoms.36, Figure 6: Idiopathic Necrosis of the Uvula. The medical system needs to prevent it where Analyzing factors associated with major complications after adenotonsillectomy in 4776 patients: Comparing three tonsillectomy techniques. drinking plenty of fluids to maintain hydration as the uvula can sometimes swell due to dry mouth or dehydration. Bad breath. !, Hi, Karisimilar story here. It looked like a pizza! Meditate, listen to relaxing, soothing music to help take your mind elsewhere. and article library. I have now referred the anaesthetist to the health care complaint commission and will see what occurs This is normal. Eight-year-old female presenting with the chief complaint of fever, cough, rhinorrhea, and a sore throat. The uvula (YOO-vyuh-luh) is the tissue that hangs down at the back of your throat. On postoperative visit, the patient gave history of upper respiratory infection 2weeks back for which he took antibiotics, but it was not revealed by the patient at the time of preoperative visit. I was checking in the mirror and was overjoyed to see my tonsils had nearly returned to normal and then totally horrified to not be able to see the end of my uvula until I used a tongue depressor. Provided by the Springer Nature SharedIt content-sharing initiative. i left a blog in May 2012 and still the anxieties come tumbling in. McNamara RM. Had surgery on my nose 5 days ago and I still have this annoying issue, it feels exctly like I have a sore throughy except when I look at my uvula, the tip looks white, it acctually looks like its dead tissue. Next day when I wasnt groggy anymore I noticed extreme pain in my mouth and a gagging sensation. Everything you explained was spot-on after my operation. It feels smooth and swollen where the spots are. Bariatrics 24 years experience. Correspondence to I sure wish I had this surgery at the same hospital as the last time! Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Cold water & ice chips can help a little. 30-33 Thanks, Kari. Have hope and understand it will get better, like I said my is still not normal but is better. And, as you are doing here, that others are informed. Stewart M, McGlone R. Fresh frozen plasma in the treatment of ACE inhibitor-induced angioedema. Some tips for the first days after surgery Two separate laser techniques are used: CO2 laser therapy and neodymium:yttrium-aluminum garnet (Nd-YAG).36 In an isolated case reported by Thong et al, a middle-aged man presented with a chief complaint of sleep apnea. 2008). So take comfort! I have it well documented with pictures, but when it comes down to it, you need time for it to heal. Aside from oropharyngeal intubation and endoscopy, isolated cases of uvular necrosis have also been reported in patients after undergoing aggressive oropharyngeal suctioning,29,32 bronchoscopy,34 or even after use of a laryngeal mask airway.35 Regardless of the cause of uvular necrosis, conservative management is recommended, usually with observation, pain control, steroids, and in some cases epinephrine.29-31,35 If conservative management is ineffective, surgical removal of the uvula is advised. I went back to the ENT and they confirmed that my Uvula was elongated causing some major discomfort and gagging. Learn more. The debris hardens as calcium builds up around it, forming tonsil stones . Uvulitis is most often caused by an infection. so glad to read all this Had EGT yesterday the 5th one for me over the past few years. Days 2-10 swollen tonsils with white patches (extremely painful). LA-UPPP is done to treat snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). 2006). Bronchoscopy can cause post-procedural throat discomfort due to oropharyngeal irritation. https://doi.org/10.1186/s42077-018-0007-5, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s42077-018-0007-5. FFP contains kininase II, which breaks down bradykinin, rendering it ineffective. Believe mw when I saw I have never felt anything so painful. Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone. Just tried the salt water and it was soothing . Dear Michelle, Treatment involves corticosteroids, antihistamines, H1 and H2 blockers, and epinephrine.7 The patient should be monitored for a minimum of 6 hours after these therapeutic interventions to evaluate for a latent reaction phase. It is more commonly seen in children. Last week my Gp had a visit from another patient same injury ignored at same hospital !!!! Im supposed to have another surgery in a few months but am scared this will happen again. During the procedure they apparently put something in my mouth to keep it open and keep my tongue from moving. The presumed etiology was either an inhalation burn or an allergic reaction to the cannabis.19, Figure 2: Edema and Inflammation of the Uvula. It often appears elongated, with the tip of the uvula turning white. I hope you feel better real soon, take care :). I was starting to freak out, thinking it was damaged and might stay like this. We all need to be pro-active, bringing this, too often, additional worry for patients to the Medical Staffs attention. Most hemangiomas do not necessitate surgery. At first we excepted this response but Mom still could feel something in the back of her throat that moved and kept choking her. At best it is vague. Will post when I hear back It can even cause respiratory compromise and airway obstruction. Thank you !! Restrepo et al performed a retrospective study evaluating the frequency and characteristics of uvular carcinomas, as well as patient outcome. I was getting really nervous that this would have to be something that needed to be corrected by surgery, but then I found this link started doing what you recommended and have already had great results, thank you so much for putting this up here : ), Oh my god I cant think of anything else that I did that helped other than what I wrote. I had a rotator cuff surgery repair on wednesday, Oct 9 and went home afterwith the throat miserably sore..then I noticed I felt like I had a piece of meat in my throat and would hack to try and get it out, The doctor also may have taken out the tonsils and part of the soft palate. Another concern for uvular elongation is that there may be a correlation in patients having an increased risk of developing uvulitis.5, Vascular alterations such as superior vena cava syndrome, ligature of the internal jugular vein, and obstruction of lymphatic flow after ligature of the thoracic duct have been reported to cause uvular swelling.5 Additionally, uvula swelling can occur as part of the presentation of a vasculitis such as Kawasaki syndrome.44. The morning shift came and the ENT arrived and took a quick look and said its your uvula. I referred my injury to the health care complaints commission here in nsw aus Viral infections of the oropharynx tend to occur more commonly than bacterial ones do. I am totally panicked and upset For DSR inquiries or complaints, please reach out to Wes Vaux, Data Privacy Officer, statement and You have a bacterial infection. Ill keep you guys updated. When I finally looked inside my throat with a flashlight I freaked out. During the first night I was going crazy and was trying to clear my throat as the nurse told me that its probably phlegm. As a last resort, they gave the patient 30 mg of icatibant. The condition most often occurs in people who have had radiation therapy to treat head and neck cancer. Uvulitis is inflammation of the uvula. uvula surgery tuesday it hurts worse today than it did wednesday. Nsw is the state I live in in Australia Traumatic uvulitis has been reported in adults after general anaesthesia due to endotracheal intubation [3] or laryngeal mask airway,[4] as well as after endoscopy. 2 days out no improvement so far. Makes me wonder what else try do too you whole you out cold in their. Anyway, I did feel weird in my throat during recovery day, but not until I went home did I notice that my uvula looked stretches and deformed and it just lay on the back of my throat. This post is really very helpful. After that admittedly lame attempt at humor, the resident and I can then work through the patients problem together. Eat cold things. He thought it could be an allergy to the antibiotics and prescribed two replacement antibiotics. I also made sure I had plenty of vitamin C (in pill and juice form) in me, as it does act as an anti inflammatory. and requesting the fee immediately This went on for a few hours and then I realized that this was NOT going to come up so I had my wife get a flashlight and look in my mouth as I was gagging on this. When the C1 esterase inhibitor is absent or dysfunctional, a bradykinin cascade is triggered, leading to vasodilation and edema of the tissue. I just hope that the hccc do at least investigate Always best to check with your operative surgeon. Uvula swelling go down how many days after tonsil surgery. A variety of pharmaceuticals, both illegal and legal, can lead to uvulitis. They are more likely to document a well known adverse effect ( eg one that is clearly documented in the literature and those are often more serious) Anesthesiology 55:82, Tabboush ZS (2000) Airway obstruction from uvular edema after traumatic adenoidectomy. It can help counteract this side- effect of the pain medicine. Btwwe here in PA also have a Complain Board; however, I used that office for the over-aggressive ENT who put me on mega steroids after the throat injury! Those at highest risk of post-operative complications were patients with Down syndrome, cardiac disease, obesity, cerebral palsy, craniofacial anomalies, mucopolysaccharidoses, and hemoglobinopathy.28 The most common complaint was respiratory distress, especially in the aforementioned patients. Itchy, dark purple spot at bite. The rapid streptococcal test was negative. why are surgery staff so unaware this happens, as obivously all of you had it too? It isn't usually painful and may go unnoticed for a while. Uvulitis is usually associated with inflammation of other mouth parts, such as the palate, tonsils, or throat (pharynx). He got the anaesthetist to come who said it looked ok!!! However, bases tend to produce liquefaction necrosis and cause a more severe injury. The uvula may be swollen from trauma. Get prescriptions or refills through a video chat, if the doctor feels the prescriptions are medically appropriate. Ecallantide is a kallikrein inhibitor, which reduces the conversion of kininogen to bradykinin, thereby reducing the amount of swelling and pain. Peri-operative complications after adenotonsillectomy in a UK pediatric tertiary referral centre. Worked great and made it bearable. Thanks Pennie! Thanks for your post. I hope that views of this forum continue and they get the message to take an extra moment to just be friggin careful!! Hold your thumb in front of your face. The patient was treated with antihistamines and corticosteroids and discharged home. He I also am glad i found this post, I had surgery two days ago on the abdominal region, when i awoke from the anesthetic i complained to the nurse of a sore throat, which she said was normal but didnt even look down my throat, It wasnt until i got home and looked down my throat that i realized my uvula was actually hanging down my throat, making it feel like i had an object stuck down there.. and it was purple and extremely painful, this resulted in a trip back to to ER, as it was restricting my airways, and i had to wait for 4 hours in emergency to even been seen, after being seen 4 hours later i got told that it would still be another 4 hour wait, despite not being able to breathe properly, I ended up calling a night doctor out and he explained that it had been damaged due to the tube being put down my throat, It continued to get worse and the tip of the uvula has turned completely white and still hanging down my throat so i saw another doctor who prescribed me steroids to reduce the swelling in my throat.. It scared the crap out of me at first. I looked in my mouth and there was a small "tag" on my uvula. You don't currently have a subscription to allow access to this publication. It should go down in 3-5 days. Baruah B, Goyal A, Shunyu NB, Lynrah ZA, Raphael V. Tuberculosis of nose and palate with vanishing uvula. So it does go even when you think it wont You can hold it to the wall or the chair if you need extra support. I too have this issue. Drink cool-cold liquids, take motrin or advil ( ibuprofen ). He told the Doctor and nurses he was red bulling it due to his 24 hour shift. We get all sorts of responses, some just a few words, others a long tale of woe. Kari. Currently, it can still be seen in those who have not been vaccinated.8,9,22 Patients typically present with a sore throat and fever. The resulting eschar or coagulum can limit the penetration of the acid. Uvula: Your uvula was probably irritated by the endotracheal (breathing) tube during surgery which caused it to become swollen and possibly elongated. The patient was reassured and given iv dexamethasone 8mg and chlorpheniramine maleate 25mg. Using a flashlight I could see something red and bloody back in the deep part of her throat, but none of the nurses could see it. Good reassuring advice. If the best I can manage is to get her to look at herself however briefly I guess thats something When the tip of your uvula is white, it could be due to uvular necrosis. Hodes R. Cross-cultural medicine and diverse health beliefs. I just had my appendix removed and was concerned about my Uvula as well. Alcoceba E, Gonzalez M, Gaig P, Figuerola E, Auguet T, Olona M. Edema of the uvula: Etiology, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment. It should resolve after 7-10 days. It has brought me comfort and I am seeing the white on the uvula change so I hope it heals or falls off soon, thanks again I worry too much. While your uvula assists you with many essential functions, it can also be an accomplice in snoring. Frequent vomiting or acid reflux from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can cause your throat and . I figured the reason why was due to the constant swallowing triggered by the swollen uvula. Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Adeyi A, Nimkur TL. And she said it was trauma and they should of said so, but for some reason, all they care about is what a great job THEY DID and not really how well you are, (LogOut/ A few weeks have gone by and the sore throat is gone but the growth on my uvula is a little bigger. You have reached your article limit for the month. When it didnt get better after 3 days he tried an allergy med which made me wired with dry mouth. I even called the anesthesiologist to see what he would recommend and he said that this had never happened to him before. Other medical causes of uvular edema are infections (bacterial or viral), allergic or hereditary angioneurotic edema were not responsible in the present case. Lol I ask you ? Tonsils not swollen. My story is just like yours. If there is a complaint localized to a usual body part or an issue claimed by the patient that I have never heard of (a potential range that shirks the older I get I may not know the specific details of the latest insights, but at least I have heard of it before), I have a stalling response to give me time to marshall my thoughts; I respond to the resident that I must have been absent that day in medical school where this was discussed. The patient denied any trauma or infections. Ive been talking a lot so now I know I need to stop that. Depending on the cause, uvulitis treatments may include antibiotics, antihistamines or, in some cases, surgery. both enjoyable and insightful. The trusted source for healthcare information and CONTINUING EDUCATION. What could it be. Examination revealed a swollen, elongated uvula. Anesth Prog 53(1):1316, Nasr VG, Bitar MA, Chehade JM, Dagher WI, Baraka AS (2008) Postoperative severe uvular edema following tonsillectomy in a child with a history of obstructive sleep apnea. Lift your right knee and stand only on your left leg for 10 seconds, then change. After a week of major meditation and relaxation techniques to help me deal with the discomfort, I experienced severe Post Nasal Drip. The uvulo-palatoglossal junction is located where the palatoglossal folds approximate with the base of the uvula. Nasal endoscope showed extension to the nasal portion of the soft palate. Drink ice water and lots of it, the ice helps to sooth the throat and uvula. And feel so relieved it will get better access to 500+ CME/CE credit hours per year, and access to 24 yearly It was hard to eat but it is better now. My complaints are in to the anaesthetist and hospital After confirming the diagnosis, treatment should be started with a six-month course of rifampin, ethambutol, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, and streptomycin.23-25, Candida, in addition to causing thrush in infants, can also be isolated to the uvula. Financial Disclosure: None of the authors or planners for this educational activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, reselling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Having your tonsils taken out isn't fun. My mom had undergone a dentigral cyst (cyst under the tooth) surgery. You can get a swollen uvula from infections including the flu, mononucleosis, croup, and strep throat. I also used soluble aspirin for a gargle. For some, removing the whole uvula can cause: difficulty swallowing. With the change in work habits and introduction of remote work, we have some patients that return to work as soon as 2-3 days. Tweedie et al performed a retrospective review of post-operative complications. Doctors typically provide answers within 24 hours. Red spots on the roof of my mouth (hard palate) and tender to touch. However, like all organs of the body, even the diminutive uvula can have its own unique problems and disease presentations. These are all normal changes that will go away as your throat mends. Terms and Conditions, I was shocked when I looked in the mirror and saw my uvula all dismantled. I took photos of it as it went through the healing process which is a must do I have found out !! However, in underdeveloped countries the disease can still be found and is associated with the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae (a pleomorphic Gram-positive rod). Love, Anne. Bifid uvula A bifid uvula is a split uvula. Two lateral cephalogram intervals for a few months in the control group who did not undergo adenotonsillectomy were analyzed. This can cause irritation, cough, vomiting, dysphagia, and sleep apnea. Then another doctor Now it is my turn to try and make sense of these sometimes confusing complaints. Part of Uvula removal surgery side effects: In any type of uvula surgery, there can be some side effects. They called an ENT who would scope me the next morning. Commins DJ, Whittet H, Okoli UC, Ewart M. Postintubation uvular necrosis. So glad I found this page! Had a tooth extraction (#15).right after surgery,felt some salty taste on the left side.48hrs after surgery until now(69hr),have felt some metallic taste in mouth&nauseous.have also felt some light soreness.no swelling.infection or different problem? The proper care and time did the trick. (B) Sagittal computed scan of the upper airways showing the hypodense mass attached on the tip of the epiglottis (white arrow). Ive read a lot of your replies and I too had the same thing occur. Multiple toxic acid or base (alkaline) agents can injure the oral mucosa to include the uvula. Ethiopians abroad. Fisrt day was fever and sweating with acheing joints and some vomiting. If ACE inhibitors are involved, the edema is usually due to the same bradykinin cascade as seen in hereditary angioedema and may not be responsive to the aforementioned treatment. Even a common cold can cause your uvula to swell. I cant wait til it is healed! Most develop in the head and neck region, usually sparing the oral mucosa. The pics clearly show the damage When I came home I had my wife look down my throat and she noticed that my uvula is very long and white and is literally down my throat. Im still going to phone my doctor tomorrow as I have never seen anything like this and am totally grossed out but I can at least be rest assured that by next Friday, hopefully its back to normal! Patients are advised to initially try icing; however, if there is a large amount of bleeding, the patient should return to the emergency department. Mallat A, Roberson J, Brock-Utne JG. 1996). 2008). My gums on the top right side of my mouth in one spot is swollen and bright red and painful. Media community. I figured it was from the tube thing but it kept getting worse. It has taken 12 days to get back to normal and still my voice disappears if I speak for long. VERY frustrating to be trying to recuperated from my surgery AND having to dealing with the excruciating pain in my mouth. I guess until the white necrotic part falls off, it will be bothersome. When will these doctors learn to see patients as human beings??? This is the worst thing Ive ever Ben through in terms of pain, and I have allot of post nasal drip which is making it feel worse. Unfortunately, those consent forms we sign pretty much absolve them from culpability. To the untrained eye, the posterior pharynx may look severely infected. Rev Laryngol Otol Rhinol 120:111114, CAS Care should be taken to use the lowest power of suction that produces optimal results and minimizes trauma to oropharyngeal structures. Method 2. Originally performed in an attempt to prevent recurrent pharyngitis, it is now used in cases for obstructive sleep apnea.27 Occasionally these pediatric patients will present to the ED after having their tonsils and adenoids removed. The event delayed the discharge of the patient from the hospital by 24h. Postoperative sore throat is a common morbidity following endotracheal intubation. I will be patient with the healing of my uvula! On oropharyngeal examination, inflammation and a black, necrotic uvular tip were seen, which is a classic finding of uvular necrosis . I just had surgery yesterday and was freaking out. Injury that takes place but often they dont particularly if they are considered minor Educational text answers on HealthTap are not intended for individual diagnosis, treatment or prescription. But am on the road to recovery I would call and let them know. BMJ Case Rep 2009:1565, OConnor TC, Coughlan G (1993) Is uvular edema a complication of nasogastric tube placement? Im at my 4th day post op and the tip of my uvula is white and hanging, like most of you said. We report a rare complication of bronchoscopy that resulted in similar symptoms. Got the anaesthetist to the nasal portion of the lymph node do too you whole you out in. Edema should be considered in the differential diagnosis of postoperative airway related complications this! 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