A Case of Horizontal Partial Laryngectomy for Laryngeal Trauma.
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2015.58.2.120
- Author:
Jong Gyun HA
1
;
Ah Young PARK
;
Byeong Il CHOI
;
Hyun Jun HONG
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cartilage fracture;
Laryngeal cartilages;
Laryngectomy;
Larynx;
Trauma
- MeSH:
Adult;
Cartilage;
Constriction, Pathologic;
Fractures, Cartilage;
Head;
Humans;
Laryngeal Cartilages;
Laryngectomy*;
Laryngostenosis;
Larynx;
Neck;
Respiration;
Stents;
Voice
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2015;58(2):120-123
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Laryngeal trauma is rare compared to other head and neck traumas, but it occurs, it can be life threatening. As for treatment, a laryngeal fracture that involves displacement of cartilage or extensive injury requires appropriate surgical treatments. For severe laryngeal fractures, conservative management is usually preferred with placing a stent to prevent laryngeal stenosis. But the downside of placing stents in the larynx includes the risk of granulation and infection. In this report, the authors describe a 35-year-old patient, who was diagnosed with blunt laryngeal trauma and treated by Horizontal partial laryngectomy. The patient's post-operative breathing and voice were fair, and airway stenosis did not occur afterwards.
