The contralateral injury in blunt laryngeal trauma

Douglas M. Sidle, Ken W. Altman*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Objectives: To present the unique case of a patient who sustained an ipsilateral and contralateral injury after external laryngeal trauma. The authors also explain the dynamics behind this type of injury. Study Design: Case report and brief literature review. Methods: A case report is presented of a patient who sustained both an ipsilateral and a contralateral injury after blunt laryngeal trauma. A brief review of the literature follows, including a description of proper management of this injury. Conclusion: The reader should garner an understanding of the dynamics of this type of injury and learn the basic management of a similar injury.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1696-1698
Number of pages3
JournalLaryngoscope
Volume112
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2002

Keywords

  • Blunt laryngeal trauma
  • Contralateral
  • Larynx

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Otorhinolaryngology

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