Abstract
Introduction: Early diagnosis and proper treatment of laryngeal trauma is of great importance for the patient to prevent the formation of stenosis in a later stage, changes in breathing and voice quality.
Material and methods: The covered laryngeal trauma is a relatively rare injury. Its incidence is estimated at 1 in 30,000 visits to emergency rooms.
Results: Due to their relatively low frequency and association with other life-threatening injuries, laryngeal trauma often go unrecognized. This is bad because the glottis laryngeal stenosis and insufficiency are the end result of delayed or inadequate treatment of laryngeal trauma.
Conclusion: Despite the great variety of these injuries, correct diagnosis and understanding of each case justify the adoption of a standardized method for classifying and treating these injuries. These preconditions will facilitate successful therapy.
Keywords
laryngeal trauma, glottis failure, laryngeal stenosis
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