Effective management of main bronchial rupture in patients with chest trauma.
BACKGROUND
The purpose of the current study was to investigate the most effective diagnostic method and the effect of surgical treatment on traumatic main bronchial rupture.


METHODS
Chest X-rays, CT and fiberoptic bronchoscopy were the main means used to confirm the diagnosis. Surgery was performed as early as possible.


RESULTS
Pneumonectomy was performed in 1 patient. Bronchial end-to-end anastomosis was performed in 10 patients whose lungs were well ventilated, and lung function recovered.


CONCLUSIONS
Main bronchial rupture occurs relatively rarely. Early diagnosis and operative intervention can save lives.
Zhao
Y
Y
The Affiliated Hospital, Hainan Medical College, Haikou, P. R. China. yongxiang_zhao@126.com
Jiao
J
J
Shan
Z
Z
Fan
Q
Q
Hu
J
J
Zhang
Q
Q
Zhu
X
X
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D001980:Bronchi / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D001999:Bronchoscopy / Q000379:methods; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D005260:Female; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011013:Pneumonectomy; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D012421:Rupture; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*