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Stress fracture of the hyoid bone caused by induced vomiting
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, New York Medical College, Bronx, USA.
Annals of Emergency Medicine
|October 1, 1995
Abstract:
Fracture of the hyoid bone is a well-documented but rare consequence of certain types of trauma to the neck and lower face that may result in significant complications. We report a case of hyoid bone fracture, caused by induced vomiting, that resolved without complications and discuss the mechanism of injury and its complications, as well as associated injuries.