Upper airway injury and its management.
Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
; 20(1): 8-12, 2008.
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| ID: mdl-18420120
ABSTRACT
Injuries to the upper airways are rare, but carry a significant morbidity and mortality. The degree of injury and presentation varies; thus recognition often requires a high index of suspicion based on mechanism. Effective management of laryngotracheal injuries begins with immediate control of the airway whether by orotracheal and surgical route. Definitive management of upper airway injuries relies on an understanding of the anatomy of the larynx, trachea and surrounding structures. Associated injuries are common and must be addressed concomitantly. Postoperative complications are frequent, requiring perioperative vigilance and long-term follow-up to ensure best outcome.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Traqueia
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Traqueostomia
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Laringe
Limite:
Adult
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Child
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
Assunto da revista:
ANGIOLOGIA
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CARDIOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos