title: External laryngeal trauma.
abstract: Fifteen cases of external laryngeal trauma treated at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, over a two-year period are reported. It is suggested the diagnosis may often be overlooked and the extent of injury may be underestimated. Surgical intervention was necessary in nine cases. A more positive approach to the management of external laryngeal trauma with an emphasis on earlier surgical treatment if certain criteria are met, is recommended.
mesh_terms: D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000601:surgery; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000295:instrumentation; D007825:Laryngectomy; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D007830:Larynx / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents