[Laryngeal lesions caused by explosions (laryngeal blasts)]

Laryngeal lesions due to explosions are termed laryngeal blast injuries when they result exclusively from the shock wave effects on laryngeal structures. Their experimental study is very recent and physical and physiopathologic bases for these lesions are discussed in relation to two cases. It is essential to identify these lesions early in all victims of an explosion since their presence may indicate the existence of pulmonary or abdominal blast injuries, detected at a later stage and affecting vital prognosis.