International Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, 2024, 13, 285-292 https://www.scirp.org/journal/ijohns ISSN Online: 2168-5460 ISSN Print: 2168-5452 DOI: 10.4236/ijohns.2024.134025 Jul. 25, 2024 285 Int. J. Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Severe Cut Throat Injury in a Child: A Case Report and Review of Literature Nafisatu Bello-Muhammad 1 , Hamisu Abdullahi 1* , Yasir Nuhu Jibril 1 , Auwal Adamu 2,3 , Manir Hamza Anka 1 , Muhammad Ghazali Hasheem 1 1 Department of ENT, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria 2 Department of ENT, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, Nigeria 3 Department of ENT, Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State, Nigeria Abstract Background: Cut-throat injury is a potentially fatal condition that may be as- sociated with serious morbidity and mortality. The neck region is particularly at risk of serious injuries due to the location of vital structures, including nerves, viscera, and major vessels. Although cut-throat injury is said to be rare in children, its occurrence has been reported in some series. Management of this condition requires a multidisciplinary approach for a better outcome. Aim: The aim of this report is to highlight the successful management of an alarming case of severe cut-throat injury with associated laryngeal injury in a child. Case presentation: A 12-year-old boy presented with a cut-throat following an as- sault by an unknown person. Examination revealed an acutely ill child, con- scious but pale. He sustained a deep transverse laceration that transected the thyroid cartilage, exposing the laryngeal cavity. An assessment of Zone II pene- trating neck injury was made. He was resuscitated, and had emergency neck exploration, tracheostomy, and repair of the injuries. The patient was followed up for 6 months, and had a good voice outcome, with no significant complica- tion. Conclusion: Cut-throat injury is rare in children. But it is a potentially life-threatening condition. It is therefore important to recognize this entity and develop effective protocol of management in our environment. Keywords Cut-Throat, Neck Trauma, Penetrating Neck Injury, Neck Exploration, Tracheostomy 1. Introduction Cut-throat injuries (CTIs) refer to open wound injuries or those resembling incised How to cite this paper: Bello-Muhammad, N., Abdullahi, H., Jibril, Y.N., Adamu, A., Anka, M.H. and Hasheem, M.G. (2024) Severe Cut Throat Injury in a Child: A Case Report and Review of Literature. Interna- tional Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, 13, 285-292. https://doi.org/10.4236/ijohns.2024.134025 Received: May 19, 2024 Accepted: July 22, 2024 Published: July 25, 2024 Copyright © 2024 by author(s) and Scientific Research Publishing Inc. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution International License (CC BY 4.0). http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Open Access