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Spiral neck CT scan with IV contrast showing cricoid cartilage fracture and narrowing of the airway (axial and sagittal views). Green arrows show mucosal thickening, inflammation, and edema extended to the glottis, blue arrows show narrowing of the airway, and orange arrows show the cricoid fracture
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Background
Blunt trauma to the anterior of the neck may compromise the vital structures like major blood vessels, trachea, larynx, pharynx, thyroid, spine, esophagus, and the cricoid. Laryngeal trauma is rare and accounts for 1% of all neck blunt traumas. Cricoid trauma is also very rare and accounts for half of the laryngeal traumas, and the diagn...
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... They merit consideration in cases where patients present with unexplained dyspnea, irrespective of the persistence or intermittence of symptoms (4). Blunt trauma directed to the anterior neck has the potential to induce fractures in the cricoid cartilage, culminating in compromised integrity of vital structures and subsequent constriction of the airway (5).The cricoid cartilage is a significant anatomical landmark, pivotal in preserving airway patency and producing sound (6).A thorough comprehension of the developmental embryology, anatomy, and injury patterns related to cricoid cartilage fractures is crucial for precise diagnosis and proper management (7). In cricoid fractures, tracheotomy is the preferred method primarily to protect the airway. ...
ntroduction: Although cricoid cartilage fracture is rare because of the firm and stable structure of the cricoid cartilage, it can cause fatal complications. Prompt diagnosis and rapid airway safety are incredibly vital. Case Report: A 24-year-old male patient was admitted to the emergency department due to blunt trauma to the thoracocervical region. The computed tomography taken after the first interventions detected a displaced fracture of the cricoid cartilage. Conclusion: In light of the patient's clinical findings, the patient was treated conservatively and non-surgically with close follow-up of the airway safety. Keywords: Cricoid fracture, subcutaneous emphysema, larynx trauma, thoracocervical blunt trauma, conservative treatment
