Technicality of Managing Cut Throat Injury

Abstract

Cervical tracheal injuries are relatively uncommon and are frequently associated with esophageal, vascular or spinal injuries. We hereby report a case of cut throat injury with complete transection of trachea and its management.

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S. Joshi, M. Jagade, S. Nichalani, S. Bage, S. Agarwal and N. Pangam, "Technicality of Managing Cut Throat Injury," International Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Vol. 2 No. 1, 2013, pp. 11-12. doi: 10.4236/ijohns.2013.21004.

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