Abstract
The hyoid bone is movable and anatomically protected by the mandibule andcervica vertebrae. Hyoid bone fractures are therefore very rare.We recently encountered a case of hyoid bone fracture which required tracheotomy andopen reduction of the upper jaw fracture.The patent was a 44-year old male, who was strongly hit in the face by a flying tileduring typhoon No.19. A discussion of the literature is also presented.
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