Successful Use of a Hand-Made Silicone Laryngeal Stent in Severe Penetrating Laryngeal Trauma: A Case Report

AbstractLaryngeal trauma is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition that can result in airway compromise, loss of voice, and impaired swallowing. Severe injuries often require surgical stabilization of the laryngeal framework using internal stenting. We report a unique case of a severe penetrating laryngeal injury successfully managed using a hand-made silicone laryngeal stent, innovatively fashioned from a Montgomery silicone tube. This three-stage approach not only saved the patient’s life but also preserved long-term voice function. To our knowledge, this technique has not been previously reported in the literature. This case highlights the importance of surgical innovation, timely airway management, and internal laryngeal support in complex laryngeal trauma. Keywords: Laryngeal trauma, penetrating neck injury, laryngeal stent, silicone stent, airway reconstruction, voice preservation.