Novel management of an isolated comminuted cricoid cartilage fracture
Aurora G Standlee1, Derek J Rogers
1Department of Otolaryngology, Madigan Army Medical Center, 9040 Jackson Ave., Tacoma, WA 98431, USA.
Abstract:
Laryngeal trauma is a rare occurrence that can result in significant morbidity and mortality. Isolated cricoid cartilage fractures are exceedingly rare, and their treatment is highly variable. We describe a case of an isolated comminuted, uncalcified cricoid cartilage fracture in a 34-year-old man that responded well to novel management with suture and 2-octylcyanoacrylate tissue adhesive fixation intraoperatively and topical ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone applied to the airway postoperatively. We discuss the novel application of cyanoacrylate glue in laryngeal trauma and the potential benefits of topical ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone application to the airway.
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