[Late diagnosis of a bronchial fracture after thoracic injury].
We report a case of bronchial fracture diagnosed in a child who had sustained a chest injury two and a half months earlier. Immediately after the injury, clinical and roentgenographic findings usually suggest the diagnosis, which is then confirmed by fiberoptic endoscopy. Because latent forms are frequent (10%), fiberoptic bronchoscopy should be widely used in patients having sustained a motor vehicle accident responsible for a significant chest injury. A follow-up visit two months after the injury ensures prompt detection of secondary complications.
Parat
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S
Bidat
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E
Chevallier
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B
Lacombe
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P
Azoulay
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R
Lagardere
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Bouledroua
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D000293:Adolescent; D001980:Bronchi / Q000293:injuries*; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001261:Pulmonary Atelectasis / Q000209:etiology; D012421:Rupture; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications*
Diagnostic tardif d'une fracture bronchique après traumatisme thoracique.