Successful early repair of a traumatic tracheoesophageal fistula after blunt chest trauma

O’Riordan, James M.; Hickey, Niall; Ilinski, Oleg; Keeling, P.; Walsh, T. N.

doi:10.1016/j.jtcvs.2006.08.025

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“…[44] Coughing after swallowing, Ono's sign is the classic symptom in TOF but other symptoms include hemoptysis, increased tracheal secretions, copious production of sputum, dysphagia, hoarseness, and odynophagia. The diagnosis is typically established with the use of contrast studies, endoscopy, and bronchoscopy.…”

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Combined tracheoesophageal transection after blunt neck trauma

Hamid

Jones

2013

J Emerg Trauma Shock

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Survival following tracheoesophageal transection is uncommon. Establishing a secure airway has the highest priority in trauma management. Understanding the mechanism of the incident can be a useful adjunct in predicting the likelihood and severity of specific anatomical patterns of injuries. We discuss published literature on combined tracheoesophageal injuries after blunt neck trauma and their outcome. A search of MEDLINE for papers published regarding tracheoesophageal injury was made. The literature search identified 14 such articles referring to a total of 27 patients. Age ranged from 3-73 years. The mechanism of injury was secondary to a rope/wire in 33%, metal bar in 4% of cases and unspecified in 63%. All of the patients were managed surgically. A number of tissues were used to protect the anastomosis including pleural and sternocleidomastoid muscle flaps. There were no reported mortalities. Patients with combined tracheoesophageal injury after blunt neck trauma require acute management of airway along with concomitant occult injuries.

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Combined tracheoesophageal transection after blunt neck trauma

Hamid

Jones

2013

J Emerg Trauma Shock

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Delayed diagnosis of bronchial transection following blunt chest trauma

Menon

Maddali

Valliathu

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Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg

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Blunt tracheobronchial injurues (TBI) are rare, but can be life threatening. To achieve an optimum anatomical continuity of the tracheobronchial tree, one needs to have an accurate preoperative diagnosis and a well planned surgical approach. However, early detection and surgical intervention are important for definitive and successful reconstruction. We report a case of non penetrating thoracic trauma causing total transection of the right main bronchus (RMB). (Ind J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008; 24: 15-17)

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