Following direct trauma to the upper part of the anterior neck, a young male presents with labored breathing, loss of voice, and subcutaneous emphysema in the soft tissues around his neck. You should suspect a/an:
A. esophageal tear.
B. laryngeal fracture.
C. crushed cricoid.
D. collapsed trachea.
Answer: B. laryngeal fracture.
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