Supraglottic obstruction.
A case of supraglottic obstruction resulting from a penetrating temporal injury is described. Despite the innocuous entry wound extensive occult injury had occurred and was initially overlooked. Diagnostic, anatomical and therapeutic considerations are discussed.
D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005931:Glottis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000150:complications*