Abstract
Aerodigestive tract injuries in the neck are found in about 7% of penetrating neck injuries and are very rare in blunt trauma. A combination of a good physical examination with endoscopy and esophagography can reliably diagnose all significant injuries. Airway control in laryngotracheal trauma is the most urgent priority and is often a difficult procedure. Although selected small pharyngeal and laryngotracheal injuries may be managed nonoperatively, all other aerodigestive tract injuries should be managed with early operation.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1044-1048 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | World Journal of Surgery |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2001 |
| Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Surgery
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Demetriades, D., Velmahos, G. G., & Asensio, J. A. (2001). Cervical pharyngoesophageal and laryngotracheal injuries. World Journal of Surgery, 25(8), 1044-1048. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-001-0057-9