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A Throwing Knife Injury to the Neck: Management of a Unique Airway Situation.

Mohamad BabiZachary W TarterTravis ShuttElizabeth D CashJeffrey Jorgensen
Published in: Ear, nose, & throat journal (2023)
Penetrating neck injuries (PNIs) can present as a simple wound or can be complicated by a disruption of the airway or associated vasculature. As such, stabilization of the vasculature and the airway is paramount. Here we present a case in which a hemodynamically stable 28-year-old female presents with a PNI involving the oropharynx and laryngopharynx.
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  • surgical site infection