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Multidisciplinary Rescue Airway Management in a Self-Inflicted Penetrating Neck Injury: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Self-inflicted penetrating neck injury is a rare but highly lethal form of suicide attempt, often resulting in complex injuries to the upper airway and digestive tract. We report a case of a man in his 50s presenting with a complete supraglottic laryngeal and partial pharyngeal transection due to self-inflicted stab wounds. The initial assessment took place in a non-tertiary hospital, and an emergency airway access was achieved via tracheal intubation through the open cervical wound, followed by transfer to a level I trauma center and urgent surgical repair. A multidisciplinary team involving anesthesiology, intensive care, general surgery, and otorhinolaryngology ensured a favorable outcome. This case highlights the need for adaptable airway strategies and multidisciplinary collaboration in the management of traumatic airway disruption.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.99111

Authors: Ana Rita Góis, Kateryna Samalyuk, Fátima Costa

Institution: Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra

Language: English

Topic: Airway Management and Intubation Techniques

Subfield: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4417298140