Complete Laryngotracheal Separation Following Attempted Hanging.

Author: Jin Woong CHOI ¹ ; Bon Seok KOO ; Ki Sang RHA ; Yeo Hoon YOON
Author Information

1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea. yyh9635@cnuh.co.kr
Publication Type:Case Report
Keywords: Laryngotracheal separation; Hanging
MeSH: Humans
From:Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology 2012;5(3):177-180
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: Laryngotracheal separation (LTS) is the most immediately life-threatening airway injury. LTS is so rare that very few otolaryngologists have experience with it. LTS is one of the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in airway diseases and its management remains to be established. We experienced a patient with complete LTS after attempted hanging. A high index of suspicion, adequate imaging, prompt airway establishment and early surgical repair are the most vital factors in managing a patient with LTS.