Complex bronchial ruptures successfully treated with primary reconstruction and limited lung resection.
Bronchial injuries are rare (1.0%-2.8% of all trauma cases) but potentially fatal, with 80% of patients dying before reaching a medical facility. They occur after penetrating or blunt chest trauma. Bronchial injuries require careful evaluation and meticulous operative repair. Adequate diagnosis is missed initially in up to 68% of cases, particularly in the presence of other organ injuries. An early correct diagnosis and prompt surgical management are mandatory to prevent mortality and morbidity.
Department of Thoracic Surgery, Chest Disease Hospital, Al-Deya, Kuwait.
Hassan
H
Jamal-Eddine
Adel K
AK
Ayed
Miodrag
M
Peric
Chezhian
C
Chandrasekaran
Nael
N
Al-Sarraf
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D001980:Bronchi / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D003288:Contusions / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000628:therapy; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000379:methods*; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000453:epidemiology; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D012421:Rupture; D013536:Suture Techniques; D055815:Young Adult