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.
Jamal-Eddine
Hassan
H
Department of Thoracic Surgery, Chest Disease Hospital, Al-Deya, Kuwait.
Ayed
Adel K
AK
Peric
Miodrag
M
Chandrasekaran
Chezhian
C
Al-Sarraf
Nael
N
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