External penetrating laryngeal trauma caused by a metal fragment: A Case Report

Figure 1 Axial computed tomography scan of the neck. A: Laryngeal injury; B: Metal fragment.

Figure 2 Intra-operative images. A: Laryngeal injury; B: Fragment lodged in the C4 vertebra; C: Fragment was removed; D: Miniplate fixation.

Figure 3 Post-operative findings. A: Antero-posterior radiograph, demonstrating good position of the miniplates; B: Lateral radiograph, demonstrating good position of the miniplates; C: Fibrolaryngoscopy on the 14th day after surgery, demonstrating the condition of the endolarynx; D: Dynamic laryngoscopy 6 mo after surgery, demonstrating good recovery of the larynx.