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Supraglottic transection: results of repair and functional outcome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  7782696     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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.
Authors:
P A Williamson; J Weir; D L Baldwin
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of laryngology and otology     Volume:  109     ISSN:  0022-2151     ISO Abbreviation:  J Laryngol Otol     Publication Date:  1995 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1995-07-14     Completed Date:  1995-07-14     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8706896     Medline TA:  J Laryngol Otol     Country:  ENGLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  340-2     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Southmead Hospital, Bristol.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Female
Glottis / injuries*,  surgery
Humans
Laryngeal Nerves / physiopathology
Wounds, Stab / physiopathology,  surgery*

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