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Supraglottic transection: results of repair and functional outcome

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Peter A. Williamson ,
Jenny Weir  and
David L. Baldwin
Peter A. Williamson*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology. Southmead Hospital, Bristol.
Jenny Weir
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology. Southmead Hospital, Bristol.
David L. Baldwin
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology. Southmead Hospital, Bristol.
*
Address for correspondence: Mr P. A. Williamson, ENT Registrar. Department of Otolaryngology. Royal United Hospital. Bath.
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Abstract

We present two cases of supraglottic transection, with concomitant neurotemesis of the superior laryngeal nerve. Both cases were repaired primarily and a temporary tracheostomy was used to protect the airway. In both cases subsequent decannulation was achieved within four weeks, following the initial injury. No long-term swallowing or voice disturbance was noted in either case. We recommend that in such cases it is unnecessary to repair the nerves directly, but that careful repair of the wound itself will achieve a functional result.

Keywords

LarynxWounds and injuriesLaryngeal nerves
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 109 , Issue 4 , April 1995 , pp. 340 - 342
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1995

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