Tracheobronchial injury diagnosed by computed tomography scan: a case report.
Tracheobronchial injuries are uncommon after pediatric blunt trauma. Because they are easily missed and potentially life-threatening, surgeons caring for pediatric patients with trauma should be aware of this spectrum of injuries. We present a case of tracheobronchial injury in a 10-year-old girl caused by blunt trauma sustained during an all-terrain vehicle collision. This injury was diagnosed in a timely fashion with computed tomography scan, and operative repair was accomplished. A discussion of the management of tracheobronchial injury with brief literature review follows.
Cosper
Graham H
GH
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, AR 72202-3591, USA.
Dassinger
Melvin S
MS
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D001980:Bronchi / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014132:Trachea / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery