Abstract:in younger population because multiple vital structures are vulnerable to injuries in the small, confined, and unprotected area. It may involve various structures in neck including soft tissues, cartilages, bones, larynx, trachea, oesophagus, pharynx, major blood vessels and important nerves. Penetrating neck trauma may present with an acute or worsening respiratory distress, airway compromise by blood or secretions, surgical emphysema, tracheal deviation secondary to hematoma, acute blood loss when associated… Show more
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