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  • The management of complex cervical trauma remains debated, with differing views on mandatory surgical exploration versus selective conservative approaches.
  • Current multidisciplinary strategies integrate clinical assessment, paraclinical evaluations, and pharmacologic support.
  • Cervical trauma encompasses a range of mechanisms, including blunt force, penetrating injuries, and strangulation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the management of complex cervical trauma within a university medical center.
  • To analyze patient characteristics, including demographic and pathological factors, related to cervical trauma.
  • To evaluate the therapeutic strategies employed for complex cervical trauma.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study of 103 patients with complex cervical trauma admitted to the Ear, Nose, and Throat (E.N.T.) Clinic between 2012 and 2016.
  • Data collection included patient demographics, trauma mechanisms, clinical presentation, and treatment outcomes.
  • Analysis focused on identifying indications for surgical intervention and overall management protocols.

Main Results:

  • Key indications for urgent surgical exploration in complex cervical trauma include hemodynamic instability, active hemorrhage, expanding hematomas, airway obstruction, and open neck wounds.
  • Patients presented with diverse clinical manifestations and required tailored management plans.
  • The study highlights the variability in patient characteristics and treatment responses.

Conclusions:

  • Complex cervical trauma necessitates a multidisciplinary approach due to its varied clinical presentations and evolving nature.
  • The rising incidence of trauma underscores its significance as a public health issue.
  • Epidemiological research and the implementation of preventative strategies are crucial for addressing the burden of cervical trauma.