Injuries of the larynx and cervical trachea

Laryngotracheal Trauma in Combat Casualties

“…If the unfortunate sequelae of laryngeal or tracheal stenosis with permanent tracheostomy and a poor or non-existent voice are to be avoided, then prompt and judicious treatment of this injury by specialists is mandatory.l, 2,3,6,13,14 In the present conflict, trained otolaryngologists have generally been assigned to the evacuation hospitals in Viet Nam and primary specialized care has been achieved in the majority of cases. Lederer and Howard"?…”