Objective: To summarize our experiences on surgical saving of the cervical opening wound.
Method: Retrospectively analyze 43 cases with cervical opening wound in department of otolaryngology, suizhou central hospital from 1992-2010.
Result: Forty-one among 43 cases healed with no complications, 1 case died of obstruction of air way and hemorrhagic shock, and 1 case occurred secondary laryngostenosis and resulted in fine prognosis af ter treating with laryngotracheoplasty in higher hospital.
Conclusion: It is very important to give the appropriate treatment on the injuries of large cervical vessels, nerves, laryngeal cartilages, throat mucosa and complications. It is important to repair the wounds primarily. Correct diagnosis and treatment at first time, and well nursing are crucial for good prognosis.