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A bizarre pharyngeal injury

B D Birt, A Smitheringale

    The Journal of Otolaryngology
    |August 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A severe neck impalement injury, including brain penetration, was successfully treated. The patient experienced a rapid and complete recovery despite extensive pharyngeal wall disruption.

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    Area of Science:

    • Trauma Surgery
    • Neurosurgery
    • Otolaryngology

    Background:

    • High-energy neck trauma presents complex challenges.
    • Pharyngeal wall disruption requires careful management.
    • Associated injuries, including brain penetration, complicate treatment.

    Observation:

    • A youth sustained a neck impalement injury from being ejected from a vehicle.
    • The injury involved extensive disruption of the pharyngeal wall, precluding direct repair on the left side.
    • Mandibular damage and brain penetration were also noted.

    Findings:

    • Despite the extensive pharyngeal injury, major vessels remained intact.
    • The patient was managed with skin closure and slow drain withdrawal.
    • Hyperalimentation was utilized during the recovery period.

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    Implications:

    • This case highlights the potential for recovery from severe neck trauma with associated brain injury.
    • Successful management strategies for extensive pharyngeal wall defects may not always involve primary repair.
    • The importance of nutritional support (hyperalimentation) in severe trauma recovery is underscored.