Management of laryngeal trauma.
Fractures of the larynx are uncommon injuries that may be associated with maxillofacial trauma. Clinicians treating maxillofacial injuries should be familiar with the signs and symptoms of laryngeal fractures and with proper airway management. A timely evaluation of the larynx, rapid airway intervention, and proper surgical repair are essential for a successful outcome.
Bell
R Bryan
RB
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Service, Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Health Center, Portland, OR 97209, USA. bellb@hnsa1.com
Verschueren
David S
DS
Dierks
Eric J
EJ
D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000517:prevention & control; D002965:Classification; D050724:Fractures, Cartilage / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D006928:Hyoid Bone / Q000293:injuries; D007817:Laryngeal Cartilages / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D007830:Larynx / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D019838:Neck Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis; D015607:Stents; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014139:Tracheostomy; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*