Laryngotracheal transection in blunt trauma of the neck
Yadav, S.P.; Arora, V.; Mahajan, R.; Hooda, S.
Indian Journal of Chest Diseases and Allied Sciences 43(1): 43-45
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0377-9343 PMID: 11370506 Document Number: 538470
Laryngotracheal injuries are relatively rare following blunt trauma to the neck and chest but results in a high degree of morbidity and mortality. Complete disruption of the trachea is extremely rare and a systematic approach is needed for early diagnosis and management. The symptoms and physical signs do not necessarily correlate with the severity of injury as was observed in the presented cases here. An early diagnosis and surgical exploration is a must for a reasonably favourable outcome.