Laryngeal reconstruction using internal fixation in a patient with severe penetrating laryngeal trauma: case report.

BACKGROUND

Various methods have been described for laryngeal reconstruction after different kinds of neck trauma.

OBJECTIVE

A method of laryngeal reconstruction in a case with severe penetrating destruction of the larynx is presented.

METHOD: A titanium mesh plate was used in reconstruction to restore the laryngeal framework.

RESULTS AND

CONCLUSION

At thirty-six months' follow up, the reconstruction proved to be adequate, and the patient was free of complaints, with good voice quality and normal swallowing.