Traumatic disruptions of right upper bronchus and truncus intermedius in a five-year-old boy.
A case of uncommon ruptures of right upper bronchus and truncus intermedius in a 5-year-old boy is presented. Two operations provided bronchial continuity, with insertion of an 18-gauge catheter required at the second operation. Problems in anastomosis and early postoperative management in small airways of growing children are also discussed.
D001980:Bronchi / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous