Blunt trauma to the cervical portion of the trachea. A case report.
A case of closed injury to the cervical portion of the trachea, caused by a wheat-threshing machine, is reported. The patient presented with extensive subcutaneous emphysema, but without any respiratory distress. The unique problem faced during the management of an anterolateral tear of the trachea is highlighted.
D000328:Adult; D000769:Anesthesia, Inhalation; D004646:Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal; D008297:Male; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*; D014132:Trachea / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*