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Penetrating neck injuries

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The incidence of penetrating and lacerated neck injuries has been rising in recent decades largely because of urban violence. Injury to the neck frequently results in multiple regional injuries and in addition poses serious threat to vital structures in the neck.

From 1999 to 2005, forty-two cases of penetrating neck injuries which were treated in our hospital were included in this study. Thirty one (73.8%) injuries were due to homicide, six cases (14.2%) were due to suicide attempt and five (11.9%) were accidental injuries. Surgical management included tracheostomy neck exploration and wound repair. All the patients were followed up for a minimum period of six months. Six patients (14.2%) had unilateral vocal cord paralysis. Two patients (4.7%) developed tracheal stenosis.

A proper evaluation, rapid air way intervention and proper surgical repair are essential for a successful outcome.

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  1. Department of E.N.T., Victoria Hospital and Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore, 560 002, Karnataka, India

    B. Vishwanatha

  2. Department of E.N.T., Bangalore Medical College, # 716, 10th Cross, 5th Main, M.C. Layout, Vijayangar, Bangalore, 560 040, Karnataka, India

    A. Sagayaraj, Shalini G. Huddar, Prashanth Kumar & R. K. Datta

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Vishwanatha, B., Sagayaraj, A., Huddar, S.G. et al. Penetrating neck injuries. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck S 59, 221–224 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-007-0065-7

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