The Isadora syndrome: A case report of cervical, oesophageal and tracheal transection in a go-karting accident

Abstract

We report a case of cervical spine, tracheal and oesophageal trauma from a go-karting injury caused by the patient's scarf catching in the vehicle's wheel. We discuss the significance of the pre-hospital and operative management of this potentially life-threatening injury by a multi-specialty surgical team. The importance of health and safety issues in recreational sports is highlighted in view of the increasing incidence of cervical spine trauma over past two decades.

Key words:

• Cervical transection
• tracheal transection
• oesophageal transection
• Isadora syndrome
• go-karting injuries

Declaration of interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the article.