A 30-year-old male sustains blunt trauma to the anterior neck from a karate chop during a martial arts competition. He develops rapidly progressive st...

Question

A 30-year-old male sustains blunt trauma to the anterior neck from a karate chop during a martial arts competition. He develops rapidly progressive stridor, subcutaneous emphysema over the neck, and voice changes. His SpO2 is 92% on high-flow oxygen. What is the most likely injury?

Accepted Answer

Laryngeal fracture with airway compromise

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Cervical spine fracture with cord compression

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Bilateral vocal cord paralysis

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Pharyngeal perforation

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Oesophageal rupture

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Laryngeal Fracture

A 30-year-old male sustains blunt trauma to the anterior neck from a karate chop during a martial arts competition. He develops rapidly progressive stridor, subcutaneous emphysema over the neck, and voice changes. His SpO2 is 92% on high-flow oxygen. What is the most likely injury?