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Transoral penetrating upper cervical injury: a case report
Yusuf Çağdaş Kumbul1, Nazan Okur2, Erdoğan Okur1
1Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Süleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey.
British Journal of Neurosurgery
|June 22, 2022
Summary
A rare case of transoral penetrating neck injury involving the cervical spine was successfully treated. A wooden plank foreign body was removed, leading to full recovery and highlighting management strategies for zone III neck injuries.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Neurosurgery
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Transoral penetrating foreign body injury of the neck is uncommon.
- Such injuries can involve the cervical spine, posing significant management challenges.
Observation:
- A 31-year-old male sustained a rare neck injury from a wooden plank penetrating transorally.
- The foreign body lodged in the upper cervical spine.
Findings:
- The wooden plank foreign body was successfully removed via a transoral approach.
- The patient experienced a full recovery with no complications after close observation and follow-up.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of a meticulous approach to zone III neck injuries.
- Successful transoral removal of deep cervical foreign bodies is feasible.
- Management strategies for penetrating neck trauma require careful consideration of anatomical structures involved.
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