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Laryngotracheal separation

F E LeJeune

    The Laryngoscope
    |December 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Trail bike riding increases severe neck injuries from cable impacts, causing larynx and trachea damage. Immediate emergency care, including tracheostomy, is crucial for survival and managing complications.

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    Area of Science:

    • Trauma Surgery
    • Otolaryngology
    • Emergency Medicine

    Background:

    • Trail bike riding popularity has surged, leading to a rise in severe neck injuries.
    • These injuries, often called "clothesline" injuries, result from horizontal cable impacts with the rider's neck.

    Observation:

    • Impact causes neck hyperextension, avulsing the larynx from the trachea at the cricoid cartilage and first tracheal ring.
    • Associated injuries include strap muscle/nerve damage, esophageal laceration, and cervical spine fractures.

    Findings:

    • Airway obstruction is the primary immediate threat to unseated riders.
    • Prompt transport to an emergency facility for tracheostomy and resuscitation is vital.
    • Potential complications include mediastinal infection, tracheoesophageal fistula, and subglottic stenosis.

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    Implications:

    • Rehabilitative options range from permanent tracheostomy to reconstructive surgery.
    • Surgical interventions include neuromuscular pedicle grafts, hyoid bone grafts, and laser excision of scar tissue.
    • Long-term management may involve intracordal Teflon injection for vocal cord dysfunction.