Progressive dyspnoea following facial injury.
Synchronous laryngeal injury should be considered and diagnosed in patients presenting with maxillo-facial injuries who develop progressive dyspnoea. Surgical emphysema, a cardinal sign, may develop later. Clinical awareness of the problem and prompt referral, will lead to confirmation of the diagnosis. Early management may minimise long term morbidity.
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002680:Chin / Q000293:injuries; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007830:Larynx / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000150:complications; D008338:Mandibular Injuries / Q000150:complications*