Fracture of the hyoid bone with laceration of the pharynx.
A case of fracture of hyoid bone associated with laceration of the pharynx and producing severe dysphagia is presented. The mechanism of the injury, the diagnosis and treatment policy of this rare condition are highlighted to alert clinicians of the importance of the injury.
Olu Ibekwe
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Department of Otolaryngology, College of Medicine, Enugu-Nigeria.
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D006928:Hyoid Bone / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D010614:Pharynx / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery