This document discusses laryngeal trauma, including causes such as automobile accidents or strangulation. It describes the pathology of laryngeal injuries, which can range from bruising to fractures of cartilages like the thyroid or cricoid. Clinical features include respiratory distress, voice changes, pain with swallowing. Diagnosis involves laryngoscopy or CT imaging. Treatment may involve ventilation, steroids, antibiotics, or open reduction surgery to repair fractures or lacerations. Complications can include stenosis, perichondritis, abscess or vocal cord paralysis.