Analysis of 32 Cases of Acute Laryngeal Trauma.
- Author:
Han Gyu JO
1
;
Jung Je PARK
;
Sea Yuong JEON
;
Jin Pyeong KIM
;
Seong Ki AHN
;
Jong Beom LIM
;
Min Sung SONG
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea. capetown@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Larynx trauma;
Vocal cord palsy
- MeSH:
Accidents, Traffic;
Airway Obstruction;
Humans;
Lacerations;
Larynx;
Medical Records;
Mucous Membrane;
Retrospective Studies;
Stents;
Vocal Cord Paralysis;
Voice
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2007;50(9):800-806
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Laryngeal trauma occurs uncommonly, but when it does, it can cause acute airway obstruction and longterm voice and airway problems. The purpose of this study was to analyze the clinical presentation of larynx trauma and to assess the outcome of the treatment. MATERIALS AND METHOD: We analyzed the medical records of 32 patients with acute laryngeal trauma from 1992 to 2006, retrospectively. RESULTS: The most common cause of injury was traffic accident. Voice change was the most common symptom. Vocal cord palsy in patients with redistributed in minor injury was improved in all of the group that received conservative management. If there are significant endolaryngeal laceration or arytenoid disruption, which can occur with major trauma, consideration should be given to placing an endolaryngeal stent. But there was no difference in improvement rates between those receiving treatment with stent and those without stent. Thus, consider severity, treatment with stent is likely to yield to significant benefit. CONCLUSION: Vocal cord palsy in patients with redistributed in minor trauma may be managed conservatively. We conclude that patients with major trauma of endolaryngeal mucosa should use a stent in their treatment.
