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  • Title: Selective management of penetrating neck injuries based on clinical presentations is safe and practical.
    Author: Sriussadaporn S, Pak-Art R, Tharavej C, Sirichindakul B, Chiamananthapong S.
    Journal: Int Surg; 2001; 86(2):90-3. PubMed ID: 11918243.
    Abstract:
    Selective management was offered in 57 patients who had penetrating injury to the anterior neck. During the study period, decision making in patient management at our institution depended largely on clinical presentations. Indications for neck explorations were unstable hemodynamics, airway obstruction, active bleeding from the wound, and evidence of aerodigestive tract injuries. Some patients with deep wounds of zone II also underwent neck explorations. Investigations were performed in selected cases. With this selective policy, there were two unnecessary operations among 40 patients (70.2%) who underwent neck exploration. Both of them were operated because of deep wounds of zone II. The remaining 17 patients (29.8%) had uneventful conservative treatment. There was no mortality in this study. The authors concluded that selective management of penetrating neck injuries based on clinical presentations is safe and practical.
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