Optimal Timing of Surgical Intervention Following Laryngeal Trauma

What is the optimal timing of surgical intervention following adult laryngeal trauma?

Background: Airway management is paramount in cases of adult laryngeal trauma. Even with a secured airway, however, laryngeal lacerations and fractures require further therapeutic interventions. While some propose immediate surgical intervention, others suggest a three- to five-day waiting period prior to operative intervention.

Study design: Multi-institution database analysis.

Setting: Division of Head and Neck Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles.

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