Citation

De Lorenzo RA, Mayer D, Gardner GM. Am. J. Emerg. Med. 1991; 9(2): 158-160.

Affiliation

Department of Emergency Medicine, Albany Medical College, NY 12208.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1991, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1994945

Abstract

A case of bilateral vocal cord hematomas caused by a shoulder harness injury is presented. The patient was restrained by a three-point belt system and was involved in a front-end collision. She presented with mild facial and chest injuries and a contusion of the neck. One hour after injury she began to complain of hoarseness without airway compromise. Fiberoptic laryngoscopy showed bilateral true vocal cord hematomas. The patient had an uneventful hospital course and a full recovery. The importance of the mechanism of injury and associated injuries is discussed.

Language: en