title: External laryngeal trauma.
abstract: Compared to internal laryngeal trauma caused by endolaryngeal procedures, trauma to the larynx caused by external forces is relatively rare. It has been incidence of 1 in every 22,900 emergency room visits. Rapid evaluation and protection of the airway are critical. A history of a cervical trauma with signs of hoarseness, difficulty breathing and pain should always alert the emergency physician to the possibility of laryngeal injury.
authors.forename: Tolga
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kandogan
authors.forename: Levent
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Olgun
authors.forename: Gurol
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gültekin
authors.forename: Levent
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Aydar
authors.forename: Bahattin
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Mercan
authors.forename: Ziya Mehmet
authors.initials: ZM
authors.lastname: Ozuer
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007830:Larynx / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014139:Tracheostomy; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery