@article{ref1,
title="Blunt laryngeal trauma secondary to sporting injuries",
journal="Journal of laryngology and otology",
year="2017",
author="Mendis, D. and Anderson, J. A.",
volume="131",
number="8",
pages="728-735",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Laryngeal injury after blunt trauma is uncommon, but can cause catastrophic airway obstruction and significant morbidity in voice and airway function. This paper aims to discuss a case series of sports-related blunt laryngeal trauma patients and describe the results of a thorough literature review. <br><br>METHOD: Retrospective case-based analysis of laryngeal trauma referrals over six years to a tertiary laryngology centre. <br><br>RESULTS: Twenty-eight patients were identified; 13 (46 per cent) sustained sports-related trauma. Most were young males, presenting with dysphonia, some with airway compromise (62 per cent). Nine patients were diagnosed with a laryngeal fracture. Four patients were managed conservatively and nine underwent surgery. Post-treatment, the majority of patients achieved good voice outcomes (83 per cent) and all had normal airway function. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Sports-related neck trauma can cause significant injury to the laryngeal framework and endolaryngeal soft tissues, and most cases require surgical intervention. Clinical presentation may be subtle; a systematic approach along with a high index of suspicion is essential, as early diagnosis and treatment have been reported to improve airway and voice outcome.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0022-2151",
doi="10.1017/S0022215117001220",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0022215117001220"
}