Abstract:Objective To study the treatment of open laryngeal trauma.MethodsClinical data of 36 patients with open laryngeal trauma from April 2000 to Dec 2008 was analyzed respectively. All the patients underwent tracheotomy and trauma exploration. The patients with serious laryngotracheal trauma underwent laryngotracheal reconstruction.ResultsNo patients died. Extubation was achieved in all the patients. One case suffered from laryngeal stenosis due to infraglottic granulation tissue 4 weeks after removal of laryngeal stent. 4 weeks after gasification resection of granulation tissue, dyspnea got relieved with smooth infraglottic portion.ConclusionsIn the treatment for open laryngeal trauma, patency of airway is essential. The therapeutic principles include life rescue as priority, recovery of laryngeal function and prevention of complications.