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[Blunt external laryngeal trauma. Two case reports].

Slobodan M Mitrović¹

¹Klinika za bolesti uva, grla i nosa, 21000 Novi Sad, Hajduk Veljkova 1-3. mitroslo@EUnet.yu

Medicinski Pregled

|February 13, 2008

Summary

Blunt laryngeal trauma, though rare, requires prompt diagnosis via CT scans. Early intervention improves outcomes for these potentially life-threatening neck injuries, aiding laryngeal function recovery.

Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Trauma Surgery
Emergency Medicine

Background:

External laryngeal trauma is a rare but serious condition, often resulting from motor vehicle accidents.
Common symptoms include difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, and neck pain.

Observation:

This paper reviews two cases of blunt laryngeal injury from direct neck blows.
Diagnostic methods included clinical examination, radiography, and CT scans of the neck and larynx.
Voice analysis utilized the GIRBAS scale.

Findings:

CT revealed a fractured thyroid cartilage in one case.
Radiography and CT confirmed subcutaneous emphysema in the second case, suggesting laryngeal valve trauma.
Both patients received conservative management.

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Implications:

Laryngeal trauma symptoms can be subtle or overt, necessitating prompt diagnosis.
Computerized tomography is crucial for accurate diagnosis of laryngeal injuries.
Timely hospitalization and conservative therapy improve outcomes and functional recovery.