DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF LARYNGEAL TRAUMA IN SPORTS

The management of sports-related laryngeal trauma presents a diagnosti c and therapeutic challenge. The application of basic treatment princi ples such as airway monitoring, thorough physical examination, and fib eroptic laryngeal examination will direct the management. Further radi ologic examination or surgical intervention may be required to adequat ely assess and manage the injury, We review the diagnosis, treatment, and management in a case of laryngeal fracture that occurred during a National Hockey League game.