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Suspicion of cricohyoidopexy line rupture after supracricoid partial laryngectomy and the value of computed tomography to exclude this complication
Abstract
We present a 48-year-old man who underwent supracricoid partial laryngectomy with cricohyoidoepiglottopexy. He developed diffuse subcutaneous emphysema and saliva aspiration on the first postoperative day, arousing suspicion of a pexy line rupture. Palpation of the cricohyoid suture line and a lateral cervical X-ray were not helpful. Laryngeal computed tomography CT obtained demonstrated an undisturbed cricohyoidoepiglottopexy suture line. Some of the neck sutures were removed, a drain placed under the neck flap, a tight dressing applied, and surgical exploration was not necessary. Subcutaneous emphysema regressed in the following days and no other problem was seen. Air escape from the cricohyoid approximation line was attributed to subcutaneous emphysema. Following supracricoid partial laryngectomy, rupture of the cricohyoidopexy line is a rare but serious complication that needs urgent exploration. Therefore, when there is suspicion, laryngeal CT is very important to rule out this condition. Moreover, close cooperation is necessary with the radiologist who may not be familiar with disturbed anatomy by previous surgery.
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Year 2008 Volume: 18 Number: 3
APA
Kasapoğlu, F., Erişen, L., & Erdoğan, C. (2008). Suspicion of cricohyoidopexy line rupture after supracricoid partial laryngectomy and the value of computed tomography to exclude this complication. The Turkish Journal of Ear Nose and Throat, 18(3), 179-181. https://izlik.org/JA68PP53NR
AMA
1.Kasapoğlu F, Erişen L, Erdoğan C. Suspicion of cricohyoidopexy line rupture after supracricoid partial laryngectomy and the value of computed tomography to exclude this complication. Tr-ENT. 2008;18(3):179-181. https://izlik.org/JA68PP53NR
Chicago
Kasapoğlu, Fikret, Levent Erişen, and Cüneyt Erdoğan. 2008. “Suspicion of Cricohyoidopexy Line Rupture After Supracricoid Partial Laryngectomy and the Value of Computed Tomography to Exclude This Complication”. The Turkish Journal of Ear Nose and Throat 18 (3): 179-81. https://izlik.org/JA68PP53NR.
EndNote
Kasapoğlu F, Erişen L, Erdoğan C (June 1, 2008) Suspicion of cricohyoidopexy line rupture after supracricoid partial laryngectomy and the value of computed tomography to exclude this complication. The Turkish Journal of Ear Nose and Throat 18 3 179–181.
IEEE
[1]F. Kasapoğlu, L. Erişen, and C. Erdoğan, “Suspicion of cricohyoidopexy line rupture after supracricoid partial laryngectomy and the value of computed tomography to exclude this complication”, Tr-ENT, vol. 18, no. 3, pp. 179–181, June 2008, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA68PP53NR
ISNAD
Kasapoğlu, Fikret - Erişen, Levent - Erdoğan, Cüneyt. “Suspicion of Cricohyoidopexy Line Rupture After Supracricoid Partial Laryngectomy and the Value of Computed Tomography to Exclude This Complication”. The Turkish Journal of Ear Nose and Throat 18/3 (June 1, 2008): 179-181. https://izlik.org/JA68PP53NR.
JAMA
1.Kasapoğlu F, Erişen L, Erdoğan C. Suspicion of cricohyoidopexy line rupture after supracricoid partial laryngectomy and the value of computed tomography to exclude this complication. Tr-ENT. 2008;18:179–181.
MLA
Kasapoğlu, Fikret, et al. “Suspicion of Cricohyoidopexy Line Rupture After Supracricoid Partial Laryngectomy and the Value of Computed Tomography to Exclude This Complication”. The Turkish Journal of Ear Nose and Throat, vol. 18, no. 3, June 2008, pp. 179-81, https://izlik.org/JA68PP53NR.
Vancouver
1.Fikret Kasapoğlu, Levent Erişen, Cüneyt Erdoğan. Suspicion of cricohyoidopexy line rupture after supracricoid partial laryngectomy and the value of computed tomography to exclude this complication. Tr-ENT [Internet]. 2008 Jun. 1;18(3):179-81. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA68PP53NR