Publication:

Penetrating neck injuries with laryngeal framework involvement: in a tertiary care centre

Background Penetrating neck injuries are very common as a mode of homicidal and suicidal injuries. Not many of them are deep enough to affect the laryngeal framework.

Methods Prospective study in the Department of ENT Stanley Medical College, Chennai. The study period was from January 2018 to December 2018. Follow up of 3 months was done.

Results Penetrating neck injuries treated on emergency care with tracheostomy and wound exploration and repair. It was found to be more common in young male population.

Conclusions Laryngeal framework involvement necessitates tracheostomy during wound exploration. On table laryngeal injury repair improves prognosis and early post-operative vocal fold assessment helps frame a treatment plan designed specifically for the patient.