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) |
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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