Thyrohyoid membrane transection caused by a stab injury

Background: The thyrohyoid membrane is located between the hyoid bone and thyroid cartilage. Transection of the thyrohyoid membrane can be fatal. Case presentation: A 54-year-old man presented to the emergency room after attempting to commit suicide by cutting his neck. An endotracheal tube was inse...

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Main Authors: Dongsub Noh, Kwang Hee Yeo, Hyun Min Cho, Chan Yong Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-12-01
Series:Trauma Case Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352644017300596