Lacrosse-related laryngeal injury

Jeff C. Rastatter; Kris R. Jatana; Lindsay Leininger; Jeff A. Hall; James D. Lowery

doi:10.1016/j.pedex.2008.08.005

Lacrosse-related laryngeal injury

Jeff C. Rastatter^*, Kris R. Jatana, Lindsay Leininger, Jeff A. Hall, James D. Lowery

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Otolaryngology

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Abstract

This case report illustrates a severe laryngeal fracture from injuries sustained during a lacrosse match. Contact sports such as lacrosse are popular with pediatric and teenage children. Laryngeal injury can be a life-threatening injury due to airway compromise, and prompt emergency medical treatment can be life saving. This case report details a patient's presentation, clinical exam, radiology and endoscopic findings, treatment including securing the airway and fracture repair, and outcome. The risk of mortality or severe morbidity warrants a high index of suspicion is given for children and teenagers with blunt neck trauma during contact sports such as lacrosse.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	96-99
Number of pages	4
Journal	International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume	4
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedex.2008.08.005
State	Published - Mar 2009

Keywords

Blunt laryngeal injury
Lacrosse
Pediatric laryngeal trauma

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Otorhinolaryngology

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