Pirogov-Waldeyer Ring

The Pirogov-Waldheimer ring is an anatomical structure that was discovered in 1878 by Russian surgeons Nikolai Ivanovich Pirogov and Nikolai Wilhelmovich Waldeyer. This ring is located around the pharynx and is the border between the esophagus and the larynx.

Pirogov and Waldeyer described this structure in their work “On Pirogov-Waldeyer rings” (1879). They noted that the ring is shaped like a ring that surrounds the pharynx and esophagus. Inside the ring is a muscle called the orbicularis muscle, which helps swallow food and speak.

The Pirogov-Waldheimer ring plays an important role in the human body. It protects the throat from food and liquids and also helps maintain the proper functioning of the pharynx and esophagus. In addition, the ring can be damaged due to various diseases such as throat cancer or infections.

Currently, the Pirogov-Waldheimer ring is being studied in the context of various diseases of the throat and esophagus, as well as during operations on these organs. Research shows that damage to the ring can lead to various problems such as dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), aphonia (loss of voice) and even asphyxia (suffocation).

Thus, the Pirogov-Waldheimer ring is an important anatomical structure that plays an important role in the functioning of the human pharynx and esophagus. Its study and understanding can help in the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases associated with these organs.

Pirogov-Valdey ring is an unusual name for a disease of the thyroid gland, which is characterized by the presence of an unusual, elongated shape of the gland. The name of the ring comes from the doctor N.I. Pirogov, who first described this disease in 1849. Currently, it continues to be a rare occurrence, but diagnosis and treatment can be successful with the right approach.

The formation of the pie-Waldea ring, the thyroid gland looks like a trihedron with increased height and a wide anterior surface. The skin over it is swollen, thickened, and has a reddish-bluish tint. The ring is most often observed in women aged 15 to 50 years. The reasons for its occurrence are:

1. Miscarriages after the first trimester 2. Death of a child due to blood incompatibility 3. Unsuccessful abortions (especially early ones) 4. Failed miscarriage 5. Thrombosis of the veins of the neck 6. Tumors of the thyroid gland 7. Inflammation of the thyroid gland or rheumatic (with generalized rheumatoid arthritis) 8. Traumatic damage to this gland and its surrounding tissue 9. Thyroid cysts

Treatment is important! Be sure to consult your doctor! Treatment is recommended to be carried out in a specialized department of endocrine surgery, where an experienced doctor will remove the thyroid gland along with the ring.