Tracheobronchial injuries from blunt trauma.
Tracheobronchial injuries from trauma can be life threatening. We present a case report of a 23-year-old man who suffered a left main bronchus transection after a motorbike accident. The diagnostic and management issues surrounding tracheobronchial injuries are reviewed. Early diagnosis and treatment lead to the best outcome, with almost complete return of pulmonary function.
Wong
Edward H N
EH
Department of Surgery, Austin Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. edwardhnwong@yahoo.com
Knight
Simon
S
D000328:Adult; D001980:Bronchi / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014132:Trachea / Q000293:injuries*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*