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01-02-2021 | Head and Neck

Cricotracheal separation: do not get fooled by what you see

Authors: Hisham Elsayed Elbadan, Mostafa Magdy Donia, Amir Mina

Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology | Issue 2/2021

Abstract

Introduction

Laryngeal involvement in neck trauma is quite considerable. The presence of a cricotracheal separation type of injury can be easily missed and overlooked, especially if the neck does not show any external signs. Blunt trauma to the neck affects many anatomical structures inside the intact-looking neck that threatens the victim’s life. At exploration, the surgeon must be aware of the full impact of the injury on different neck structures.

Aim of work

Raise the attention on the proper management of laryngeal trauma victims.

Patients and method

This is a retrospective study carried out on 23 patients who suffered from cricotracheal separation as a result of laryngeal trauma.

Results

Cricotracheal separation is a frequent finding in an innocent-looking neck. The mechanism of the trauma itself is an excellent clue to suspect its presence.

Conclusion

This type of laryngeal injury must be kept in mind and must be suspected. Some recommendations and guidelines are presented on the proper handling of such patients.

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Title: Cricotracheal separation: do not get fooled by what you see
Authors: Hisham Elsayed Elbadan
Mostafa Magdy Donia
Amir Mina
Publication date: 01-02-2021
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology / Issue 2/2021
Print ISSN: 0937-4477
Electronic ISSN: 1434-4726
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-020-06140-2

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Cricotracheal separation: do not get fooled by what you see

Abstract

Introduction

Aim of work

Patients and method

Results

Conclusion

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Abstract

Introduction

Aim of work

Patients and method

Results

Conclusion

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