title: Novel management of an isolated comminuted cricoid cartilage fracture.
abstract: Laryngeal trauma is a rare occurrence that can result in significant morbidity and mortality. Isolated cricoid cartilage fractures are exceedingly rare, and their treatment is highly variable. We describe a case of an isolated comminuted, uncalcified cricoid cartilage fracture in a 34-year-old man that responded well to novel management with suture and 2-octylcyanoacrylate tissue adhesive fixation intraoperatively and topical ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone applied to the airway postoperatively. We discuss the novel application of cyanoacrylate glue in laryngeal trauma and the potential benefits of topical ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone application to the airway.
authors: Department of Otolaryngology, Madigan Army Medical Center, 9040 Jackson Ave., Tacoma, WA 98431, USA.
authors: Aurora G
authors: AG
authors: Standlee
authors: Derek J
authors: DJ
authors: Rogers
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002939:Ciprofloxacin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003413:Cricoid Cartilage / Q000293:injuries*; D003487:Cyanoacrylates / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods; D018460:Fractures, Comminuted / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007830:Larynx / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D014014:Tissue Adhesives / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D003487:Cyanoacrylates; D014014:Tissue Adhesives; D002939:Ciprofloxacin; C100832:octyl 2-cyanoacrylate; D003907:Dexamethasone