War is an unfortunate reality that has existed since the dawn of humanity. Annually, 1.6 million individuals worldwide are exposed to firearm injuries, 18.6 % of which are attributable to armed conflict (Zeren et al., 2012). The head and neck region is a potential target with a high probability of damage in war injuries. This region contains vital anatomical structures. It contains vital structures such as components of the central nervous system, substantial vascular formations and functions including respiration, ingestion, deglutition and vision. The most significant cause of death in cases of combat-related injuries is haemorrhage, with the primary priority being to ensure the safety of the airway and the effective management of haemorrhage (Sakorafas and Peros, 2008). It is evident that head and neck injuries have a significant impact on morbidity and mortality.

The Syrian civil war is a contemporary example of a war in which great tragedies have been experienced in the name of humanity, and a significant number of injuries and fatalities have occurred. In this war, approximately 11.5 % of the Syrian population has been profoundly impacted by death or severe injury (Arlı et al., 2019). Despite the establishment of a limited number of protected health centres in Syria for the treatment of injured individuals, a significant number of patients were referred to border countries due to the high volume of cases. The clinic has also treated numerous war injuries due to its geographical proximity to the war zone. The objective of this study was to analyse the otorhinolaryngology interventions performed in patients admitted to our emergency department due to war injuries and to discuss them in the light of the literature.