TY - JOUR
T1 - Isolated hyoid bone fracture
T2 - A case report and review of the literature
AU - Szeremeta, Wasyl
AU - Morovati, Shahrokh S.
PY - 1991/2
Y1 - 1991/2
N2 - Isolated hyoid bone fractures secondary to trauma other than strangulation are rare and have few, if any, complications. We report a case of an isolated hyoid bone fracture that resulted in sudden and severe upper airway compromise. Diagnosis of these fractures is difficult and usually can be made only with a strong degree of suspicion. Patients who suffer neck injuries in whom a hyoid fracture is diagnosed or strongly suspected should be observed for 48 to 72 hours, considered for endoscopy, and treated as warranted.
AB - Isolated hyoid bone fractures secondary to trauma other than strangulation are rare and have few, if any, complications. We report a case of an isolated hyoid bone fracture that resulted in sudden and severe upper airway compromise. Diagnosis of these fractures is difficult and usually can be made only with a strong degree of suspicion. Patients who suffer neck injuries in whom a hyoid fracture is diagnosed or strongly suspected should be observed for 48 to 72 hours, considered for endoscopy, and treated as warranted.
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U2 - 10.1097/00005373-199131020-00022
DO - 10.1097/00005373-199131020-00022
M3 - Article
C2 - 1994091
AN - SCOPUS:0025844865
SN - 0022-5282
VL - 31
SP - 268
EP - 271
JO - Journal of Trauma - Injury, Infection and Critical Care
JF - Journal of Trauma - Injury, Infection and Critical Care
IS - 2
ER -