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3 paź 2022 · Trauma to the larynx is rare but may prove to be fatal. There are two types of laryngeal trauma: penetrating and blunt. Laryngeal injuries may heal, even with a minor injury, fibrous union, a deformity, and impaired laryngeal function [1-9]. These wounds can be penetrating or blunt and can develop in the supraglottic, glottic, or infraglottic ...
Symptoms of a damaged larynx include difficulty speaking, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, voice changes, noisy breathing (stridor), neck pain and/or swelling, bruising on the neck, pain when swallowing or coughing, coughing blood, and breathing problems (can be a medical emergency).
11 lip 2023 · Traumatic laryngeal injuries are rare but potentially lethal injuries. Management of laryngeal trauma is based on severity and multiple classification systems exist. Early intervention to preserve airway and laryngeal function improves long-term outcomes. Introduction.
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23 cze 2023 · Laryngeal fracture is a rare but potentially life-threatening injury that occurs when the larynx is subjected to blunt trauma. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for this condition in this comprehensive guide.
12 kwi 2019 · Multidetector CT findings of the normal larynx are reviewed, and blunt laryngeal injuries including soft-tissue edema, hematoma, mucosal lacerations, cartilage fracture, cricoarytenoid dislocation, and vocal fold paralysis are presented.
The larynx is a complex anatomic structure and a properly functioning larynx is essential for breathing, voice, and swallowing. Laryngeal trauma is often associated with other injuries, including intracranial injuries, penetrating neck injuries, cervical spine fractures, and facial fractures.
