title: [Injuries to the tracheobronchial system (author's transl)].
abstract: The primary aim in the treatment of penetrating bronchial injuries must be preservation of the organ. 4 cases of traumatic injury to the bronchi are analysed. If the clinical and/or roentgenological signs suggest involvement of a bronchus the suspicion must be verified by bronchoscopy; if the diagnosis is confirmed, thoracotomy is indicated. In 3 patients the operation was performed within 8 hours of the accident. The bronchial defect was closed by chromcat interrupted sutures. Potential complications and the prognosis of these cases are discussed.
mesh_terms: D001980:Bronchi / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014132:Trachea / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating
vernacular_title: Verletzungen des Tracheobronchialsystems.