Penetrating laryngeal injury: two case reports from Bosnia.
Penetrating injury to the larynx is uncommon. We present two cases resulting from the recent Bosnian conflict. It is possible to achieve good laryngeal function by appropriate conservative management once the airway is secured. Progress should be monitored by repeated endoscopic examination and imaging techniques.
Banfield
G K
GK
Department of Surgery, Queen Elizabeth Military Hospital, Woolwich, London.
Chowdhury
C R
CR
Brookstein
R
R
D000328:Adult; D017522:Bosnia and Herzegovina; D006801:Humans; D007830:Larynx / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D014857:Warfare; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000601:surgery; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*