Combined laryngotracheal separation and esophageal injury following blunt neck trauma.
Publication/Presentation Date
8-1-2005
Abstract
In this article we describe the first case of combined laryngotracheal and esophageal injury following blunt neck trauma in the otolaryngology literature and delineate appropriate management considerations. Successful reconstruction requires appropriate airway management, restoration of esophageal and laryngeal mucosal integrity, and reduction of tracheal and laryngeal fractures with appropriate stenting. Laryngotracheal separation following blunt neck trauma is rare and can be initially overlooked. After the airway is secure, injury severity dictates repair and postoperative care. Immediate reconstruction with restoration of the laryngotracheal framework and mucosal integrity enables patients to recover a patent airway, functional voice, and normal swallow.
Volume
21
Issue
3
First Page
187
Last Page
190
ISSN
0736-6825
Published In/Presented At
Bernat, R. A., Zimmerman, J. M., Keane, W. M., & Pribitkin, E. A. (2005). Combined laryngotracheal separation and esophageal injury following blunt neck trauma. Facial plastic surgery : FPS, 21(3), 187–190. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2005-922858
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
16307398
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article