title: Fracture of the cervical spine complicating bilateral fractures of the mandible: a case report.
abstract: A case reported of a 21-year-old male who sustained a fracture of the body of the second cervical vertebra, a bilateral fracture of the mandible and a deep laceration on the left side of his neck. The importance of excluding cervical spine fractures in cases of severe trauma to the head and neck is emphasised, and the airway management problems are discussed.
authors.forename: K W
authors.initials: KW
authors.lastname: Hemmings
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001368:Axis, Cervical Vertebra / Q000293:injuries*; D005592:Fracture Fixation; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D008297:Male; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D014140:Tracheotomy