Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Penetrating foreign body in the larynx presenting as hoarseness. |
| Authors: |
Lo, Sheng-Wei1,2, Yang, Tsai-Ni2,3, Tsai, Ming-Shao1,2 |
| Source: |
ENT: Ear, Nose & Throat Journal. Nov2024, Vol. 103 Issue 11, pNP630-NP632. 3p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*LARYNGEAL surgery, *ANTIBIOTICS, *COMPUTED tomography, *HOARSENESS, *FOREIGN bodies, *LARYNX, *TREATMENT effectiveness, *LARYNGOSCOPY, *HUMAN voice, *PENETRATING wounds, *RADIOGRAPHY, *SURGERY, LARYNX injuries |
| Abstract: |
Penetrating neck injuries are not uncommon, while penetrated foreign bodies involving the larynx are rare, which can be critical and challenging even for experienced physicians. We presented a case of a 64-year-old man with a piece of grinder blade penetrating through the subglottic region, visiting our outpatient department with hoarseness persisting for 3 weeks. The flexible fiberoptic laryngoscope, CT and direct laryngoscope were used to establish the right diagnosis. A cervical incision over the prior scar region was performed to remove the foreign body from the laryngeal box. Clinically, laryngotracheal injuries could lead to severe crisis without proper and prompt treatment. As to penetrated foreign bodies involving the larynx, a proper airway management and surgical approach are crucial for minimizing the morbidity and mortality. An accurate localization and preoperative planning is on the other hand indispensable to a successful removal and recovery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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