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"Penetrating Neck Injuries: A Comprehensive Study".

G M Puttamadaiah¹, Ramappa Arabhanvi¹, B Viswanatha¹

¹Department of ENT, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI), Bangalore, Karnataka 560002 India.

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|February 6, 2023

Summary

Penetrating neck injuries demand urgent care due to vital structures at risk. This study highlights common causes, zone II injuries, and complications like vocal cord palsy, emphasizing prompt evaluation and surgical repair for better outcomes.

Keywords:

Airway Neck zones Penetrating neck injury Tracheostomy

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Area of Science:

Trauma Surgery
Emergency Medicine
Surgical Anatomy

Background:

Penetrating neck injuries (PNIs) are high-risk emergencies due to anatomical proximity to critical structures.
Prompt evaluation and intervention are crucial to prevent severe morbidity and mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the clinical evaluation and management of PNIs at a tertiary care center.
To identify common injury patterns, interventions, and associated complications.

Main Methods:

Retrospective review of 66 PNI cases from October 2018 to September 2020.
Analysis of injury mechanisms, affected anatomical zones, structures involved, surgical procedures, and complications.

Main Results:

Most frequent age group: 21-30 years; most common instrument: knife.
Zone II injuries were most prevalent (43 cases); platysma involved in all cases.
Tracheostomy performed in 44 cases; common complications included vocal cord palsy (19) and tracheal stenosis (15).

Conclusions:

PNIs require immediate emergency treatment and thorough management.
Knowledge of neck anatomy and timely diagnostic/therapeutic interventions are essential for optimal patient outcomes.