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Review
. 2022 Oct;70(10):724-735.
doi: 10.1007/s00106-022-01214-5. Epub 2022 Sep 6.

[Update on neck trauma]

[Article in German]
V Vielsmeier  1 , S Hackenberg  2 , H Schelzig  3 , A Knapsis  3
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Review

[Update on neck trauma]

[Article in German]
V Vielsmeier et al. HNO. 2022 Oct.

Abstract
in English, German

Background: Important organs and structures are located in the cervical region. In case of blunt and penetrating trauma, emergency situations may arise.

Objective: Emergency management as well as diagnostic and therapeutic steps pertaining to neck injuries are presented.

Conclusion: Shock therapy and airway management are essential, fast management of neck injuries highly relevant.

Zusammenfassung: HINTERGRUND: In der Halsregion befinden sich lebenswichtige Organstrukturen und Leitungsbahnen in einem kleinen anatomischen Raum. Bei stumpfen und spitzen Traumata kann es daher zu einem lebensbedrohlichen Zustand kommen.

Ziel der arbeit: Das Notfallmanagement sowie die Diagnostik und Therapie der einzelnen Strukturen des Halses im Rahmen eines Traumas werden vorgestellt.

Schlussfolgerung: Die Schocktherapie sowie die zügige Atemwegssicherung sind vorrangig, die rasche Versorgung der einzelnen Organverletzungen ist sehr relevant.

Keywords: Emergency treatment; Nervous system trauma; Nonpenetrating wounds; Penetrating wounds; Vascular systems injuries.

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