Citation

Bisase B, Vadukul J, Lavery K. British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 2011; 49(8): E79-E81.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011)

DOI

10.1016/j.bjoms.2011.04.071

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

We report the case of a 60-year-old cyclist with multiple facial lacerations. Reassessment of the mechanism of injury and presenting clinical features of a change in voice, odynophagia, and a graze in the anterior neck triggered concern. Fibreoptic nasoendoscopy showed a large haematoma of the supraglottic airway. Scans confirmed laryngeal injuries, which were managed conservatively as an inpatient without prophylactic tracheostomy. This report emphasises the importance of a high index of suspicion in patients with such facial injuries and other subtle signs, and highlights the need for careful clinical assessment. (C) 2011 The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Language: en