Traumatic rupture of right mainstem bronchus in a child.
We report a case of a 7-year-old boy who sustained a ruptured right mainstem bronchus in a motor vehicle accident. The clinical presentation, pathophysiology, and diagnosis of tracheobronchial injuries secondary to nonpenetrating thoracic trauma are discussed.
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D001980:Bronchi / Q000293:injuries*; D002648:Child; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D014132:Trachea / Q000293:injuries*