To investigate the therapeutic effect of laryngotracheal rupture injury and management of related complications. A retrospective analysis was conducted on 10 patients with laryngotracheal rupture injury caused by trauma, admitted between October 2014 and October 2022. Anti-shock treatment, local debridement, tracheal-cricoid cartilage or tracheal-tracheal anastomosis, laryngeal cartilage reduction and fixation, local transposition flaps repair and phase-Ⅱ airway reconstruction were performed respectively on 10 patients. Nine patients underwent operations of tracheal-cricoid cartilage or tracheal-tracheal anastomosis, with five of these were performed by cartilage broken reduction and fixation, placed with intraluminal stents of iodoform gauze fingerstalls for (8.2±1.6) days. Tracheal reconstruction surgery was performed on 2 cases during phase-Ⅱ and both were placed with T-shaped silicone tube to support for 3 months. Two cases required tracheoesophageal fistula surgical repair, and vocal cord suturing was conducted for three vocal fold injuries. Anti-shock treatment was given to one emergency case and closed thoracic drainage treatment was given to another one. We removed the tracheal cannula from 10 patients after surgery and one case was diagnosed with Ⅰ-level swallowing function of sub-water test. All cases recovered to take food per-orally. Maintenance of circulation and respiration functions is the major target during early treatment of laryngotracheal rupture. It should strive to complete the reconstruction of airway structure on phase-Ⅰ, among which end-to-end anastomosis to reconstruct airway and broken laryngeal cartilage reduction and fixation are the vital methods for airway structure reconstruction to achieve good results. It is suggested that the reconstruction of trachea and esophagus structures should be performed simultaneously to patients with tracheoesophageal fistula.
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Cureus
October 2024
Radiology Department, Hospital Regional Institute of Security and Social Services for State Workers (ISSSTE) Monterrey, Autonomous University of Nuevo León, Monterrey, MEX.
Spontaneous laryngeal rupture is an unusual event, typically caused by a sudden increase in barometric pressure and biomechanical forces within the laryngotracheal complex. Triggers often include actions such as coughing, sneezing, or violent retching. Given the delicate structures involved in this region, careful assessment is essential to ensure proper management and prevent complications.
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June 2024
Ears Nose and Throat, Head and Neck Surgery Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia.
Laryngotracheal trauma is a relatively rare traumatic injury seen particularly in young male adults. Trauma due to strangulation is one of its most frequent circumstances. However rare, pneumomediastinum is a particular complication of severe blunt neck injuries leading to alveolar ruptures.
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July 2024
Minerva Surg
August 2023
Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Audiology, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy.
Introduction: Subcutaneous emphysema (SE) represents, after bleeding and infections, a common complication in ENT surgery, given the intimate relationship between upper airways and anatomical area pertaining head and neck surgeon. Aim of this review is to analyze its characteristics, method of diagnosis and treatment to provide the specialist a useful tool for its early recognition.
Evidence Acquisition: A narrative review was carried out in accordance with the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) statement.
HNO
October 2022
Universitätsklinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Kopf- und Halschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Halle (Saale), Ernst-Grube-Str. 40, 06120, Halle (Saale), Deutschland.
History: A 21-year-old female was injured by accidental strangulation. Dyspnea and stridor occurred with delay, and led to emergency intubation.
Findings: Physical examination showed strangulation marks and neck emphysema.
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