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    Larynx Fracture

    Larynx Fracture is a topic covered in the 5-Minute Emergency Consult.

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    Basics

    Description

    • Direct transfer of severe forces to the larynx
    • Simple mucosal tears to fractured and comminuted cartilage:
      • Epiglottis, thyroid, arytenoid, cricoid, corniculate, and cuneiform cartilages

    Etiology

    • Rare: 1/5,000–1/42,000 ED visits
    • <1% of all blunt trauma
    • Directly related mortality is 2–15%
    • Blunt or penetrating trauma to the anterior neck associated with motor vehicle or motorcycle crash, assault, or recreational activities.
    • Typical mechanism is hyperextension of neck with a direct blow to the exposed anterior neck.
    • “Clothesline” injury is a classic mechanism (victim struck in neck by cord, wire, or branch hung across path of travel).
    • Iatrogenic injuries from intubation are becoming more common with an aging population.

    Pediatric Considerations
    Bicycle handlebars:
    • Extended neck hits the bar, compressing structures between the bar and vertebral column.

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    TY - ELEC T1 - Larynx Fracture ID - 307372 ED - Barkin,Adam Z, ED - Barkin,Roger M, ED - Hayden,Stephen R, ED - Rosen,Peter, ED - Schaider,Jeffrey J, ED - Shayne,Philip, ED - Wolfe,Richard E, BT - 5-Minute Emergency Consult UR - https://emergency.unboundmedicine.com/emergency/view/5-Minute_Emergency_Consult/307372/all/Larynx_Fracture PB - Lippincott Williams & Wilkins ET - 5 DB - Emergency Central DP - Unbound Medicine ER -