title: Delayed diagnosis of rupture of the main bronchus.
abstract: A case of a bronchus rupture with delayed diagnosis is reported. The symptoms of tracheobronchial lesions are discussed. With this case report the authors wish to bring attention to a rare but increasingly common injury in patients with multiple trauma.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Päijät-Häme Central Hospital, Lahti, Finland.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Niskanen
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mokka
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001980:Bronchi / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications; D013997:Time Factors; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications