Case Reports in Otolaryngology (Jan 2012)

A Rare Case of Survival after Complete Traumatic Cricotracheal Separation

  • Gautam Bir Singh,
  • Rajiv Kummar,
  • Neha Verma,
  • Anil K. Rai

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/105763
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2012

Abstract

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We report the survival of an extremely rare case of complete cricotracheal transection following incisional trauma with knife. The clinical record underlines the importance of prompt airway management and immediate neck exploration in such cases. To the authors knowledge, such a case has not been reported previously in the literature.