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Andrew Otunny Imogu

National Hospital Abuja
Nigeria

Title: Retrograde exploratory laryngorrhaphy in management of head and neck trauma

Biography

Biography: Andrew Otunny Imogu

Abstract

Introduction: Head and neck trauma is a fairly common occurrence in ORL practice in sub-Saharan Africa. Assault from unconventional weapons is increasing following a rise in terrorist activities in some countries including Nigeria.
Methodology / Results: 2 cases of penetrating laryngeal injury following assault with an unusual weapon are presented.Retrograde exploratory Laryngorrhaphy in management of stem-spiked arrow embedded in larynx is described as an innovative technique for the management of unusual penetrating injury to the larynx.
Discussion: The challenges and future perspective of this technique are discussed.