Novel management of an isolated comminuted cricoid cartilage fracture.

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Novel management of an isolated comminuted cricoid cartilage fracture.

Ear Nose Throat J. 2016 Oct-Nov;95(10-11):452-453

Authors: Standlee AG, Rogers DJ

Abstract
Laryngeal trauma is a rare occurrence that can result in significant morbidity and mortality. Isolated cricoid cartilage fractures are exceedingly rare, and their treatment is highly variable. We describe a case of an isolated comminuted, uncalcified cricoid cartilage fracture in a 34-year-old man that responded well to novel management with suture and 2-octylcyanoacrylate tissue adhesive fixation intraoperatively and topical ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone applied to the airway postoperatively. We discuss the novel application of cyanoacrylate glue in laryngeal trauma and the potential benefits of topical ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone application to the airway.

PMID: 27792823 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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