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  • Review Article   
  • Otolaryngol (Sunnyvale) 2016, Vol 6(2): 230
  • DOI: 10.4172/2161-119X.1000230

Approach to the Patient with External Laryngeal Trauma: The Schaefer Classification

Omakobia E* and Micallef A
Department of Ent and Head and Neck Surgery, University College Hospital, London, , England
*Corresponding Author : Omakobia E, Senior House Officer in ENT and Head & Neck Surgery, University College Hospital, 235 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BU, England, Tel: 020 3456 7014, Email: eugeneomakobia@doctors.org.uk

Received Date: Apr 11, 2016 / Accepted Date: Apr 18, 2016 / Published Date: Apr 25, 2016

Abstract

Although not a common presentation, laryngeal trauma can be a potentially life-threatening injury and therefore warrants close attention by relevant clinicians including general practitioners, emergency department practitioners and otolaryngologists. In our experience, since such cases are not frequently encountered, knowledge of optimal assessment and management is highly variable. In this article, we present a further case of laryngeal trauma, emphasizing the importance of a clear and structured management approach including the use of a classification system for injury severity. We hope that this will serve as a useful aide-mémoire to clinicians thus improving patient survival and long-term functional outcomes, specifically relating to breathing, speech and swallowing.

Citation: Omakobia E, Micallef A (2016) Approach to the Patient with External Laryngeal Trauma: The Schaefer Classification. Otolaryngol (Sunnyvale) 6:230. Doi: 10.4172/2161-119X.1000230

Copyright: © 2016 Omakobia E, et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

Review summary

  1. Ralph
    Posted on Oct 26 2016 at 9:26 pm
    Article narrates a case of laryngeal trauma, emphasizing the importance of a clear and structured management approach including the use of a classification system for injury severity. this article will serve as a useful aide-mémoire to clinicians thus improving patient survival and long-term functional outcomes, specifically relating to breathing, speech and swallowing.
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