Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8755399 | Auris Nasus Larynx | 2014 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Cricoid cartilage fractures usually occur concurrently with disorders of laryngeal function. In, particular, displaced cricoid lamina fractures can affect arytenoid movement. However, functional, recovery may require proper repositioning of the cricoid lamina, which is associated with a high rate of, complications. Here we present a case in which an isolated cricoid cartilage fracture with arytenoid, immobility due to displacement of the fracture in the cricoarytenoid joint space was successfully, treated. Our findings suggest that a combination of external approaches with temporary, cricothyrotomy and wide suturing of the entire cricoid framework has the potential to improve, arytenoid movement and prevent associated complications.
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Authors
Shun-ichi Chitose, Kiminori Sato, Hideki Nakazono, Mioko Fukahori, Hirohito Umeno, Tadashi Nakashima,