Diagnosis, management and treatment of neck trauma

Cir Esp (Engl Ed). 2019 Nov;97(9):489-500. doi: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2019.06.001. Epub 2019 Jul 27.
[Article in English, Spanish]

Abstract

Trauma injuries to the neck account for 5-10% of all trauma injuries and carry a high rate of morbidity and mortality, as several vital structures can be damaged. Currently, there are several treatment approaches based on initial management by zones, initial management not based on zones and conservative management of selected patients. The objective of this systematic review is to describe the management of neck trauma.

Keywords: Diagnosis; Diagnóstico; Lesiones cervicales; Management; Manejo; Neck injuries; Tratamiento; Trauma; Traumatismo; Treatment.

Publication types

  • Systematic Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Algorithms
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mortality
  • Neck / anatomy & histology
  • Neck Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Neck Injuries / epidemiology
  • Neck Injuries / mortality
  • Neck Injuries / therapy
  • Patient Care Management / methods*
  • Patient Care Management / trends
  • Wounds and Injuries / epidemiology
  • Wounds and Injuries / mortality
  • Wounds, Penetrating / classification*
  • Wounds, Penetrating / complications
  • Wounds, Penetrating / diagnosis*