TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - Blunt laryngeal trauma secondary to sporting injuries
JO  - Journal of laryngology and otology
A1  - Mendis, D.
A1  - Anderson, J. A.
SP  - 728
EP  - 735
VL  - 131
IS  - 8
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0022-2151
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0022215117001220
ID  - ref1
ER  -