[Blunt neck trauma]

Blunt neck trauma is usually caused by auto accidents and may result in various degrees of laryngeal injury. Treatment involves careful monitoring followed by surgical intervention when there is deterioration, or by early exploration and laryngeal fixation (internal or external). 16 patients treated for blunt neck trauma, ranging in age from 10-54 years (mean 27.7), were studied. Only 1 required surgical intervention.