Penetrating neck injuries with laryngeal framework involvement: in a tertiary care centre

Chozhan Periasamy; Malarvizhi Ravisankar; Mathumithaa Subburayalu

doi:10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20193887

Authors

Chozhan Periasamy Department of Otorhinolarygology and Head and Neck Surgery, Government Stanley Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Malarvizhi Ravisankar Department of Otorhinolarygology and Head and Neck Surgery, Government Stanley Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Mathumithaa Subburayalu Department of Otorhinolarygology and Head and Neck Surgery, Government Stanley Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20193887

Keywords:

Self-inflicted neck injury, Laryngeal injury

Abstract

Background: Penetrating neck injuries are very common as a mode of homicidal and suicidal injuries. Not many of them are deep enough to affect the laryngeal framework.

Methods: Prospective study in the Department of ENT Stanley Medical College, Chennai. The study period was from January 2018 to December 2018. Follow up of 3 months was done.

Results: Penetrating neck injuries treated on emergency care with tracheostomy and wound exploration and repair. It was found to be more common in young male population.

Conclusions: Laryngeal framework involvement necessitates tracheostomy during wound exploration. On table laryngeal injury repair improves prognosis and early post-operative vocal fold assessment helps frame a treatment plan designed specifically for the patient.

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