title: Early recognition and management of laryngeal fracture: a case report.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Laryngeal fracture is a rare condition that can lead to significant problems with airway patency, voice production, and swallowing. Conflict in the literature exists regarding the most suitable way to manage this injury.
  
  
  METHODS
  We present the case of a 29-year-old Caucasian man who sustained a displaced fracture of the thyroid cartilage due to blunt trauma. He reported no swallowing, breathing, or voice problems after 1 year, and his recovery can be attributed to the early recognition and proper management of his condition.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This case illustrates the importance of ensuring a high level of suspicion for laryngeal fracture in the acute trauma patient. Early identification of this injury allows early intervention that not only protects the airway but also improves long-term voice and airway outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Gold Coast University Hospital, Southport, Queensland, Australia.
authors.forename: Nathan
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Schaefer
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Cairns Base Hospital, Cairns North, Queensland, Australia.
authors.forename: Aaron
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Griffin
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Cairns Base Hospital, Cairns North, Queensland, Australia.
authors.forename: Benjamin
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Gerhardy
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Cairns Base Hospital, Cairns North, Queensland, Australia.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gochee
keywords: Intubation; laryngeal cartilages; larynx; tracheostomy; wounds–nonpenetration