Tracheobronchial injuries in childhood: Review of two cases

Fette, Andreas; Höllwarth, Michael E.

doi:10.1053/jpsu.2001.21628

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“…6,8 However, TBR is the most severe form of chest trauma and is potentially fatal. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7] The incidence of TBR (0.03%-2.8%) is low even in those with severe trauma in comparison to other intrathoracic injuries. [6][7][8] Eighty percent of TBR occur within 2.5 cm of the carina, 15% involve the trachea, and 5% involve more distal airways.…”

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“…[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] The presence of pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum depends on the status of the peribronchial connective tissue and communication with the pleural space. Patients can usually be classified into two groups: those in whom there is free communication between the site of injury and pleural space, thus resulting in pneumothorax, mediastinal and subcutaneous emphysema, and a large air leak from the chest tube; and those in whom peribronchial tissue remains intact, whose pneumothorax and mediastinal emphysema are easily controlled with a chest tube.…”

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“…1-3,5-8 A primary surgical repair is accepted as the treatment choice, with satisfactory results for preserving and maintaining pulmonary function in 90% of the cases. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] Inflation of the transected lung and clearing of mucous plugs is of utmost importance for preserving the pulmonary function during surgery. Surgery should be carried out as soon as a diagnosis is made and the patient's condition permits intervention.…”

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“…Early diagnosis and appropriate management can reduce the incidence of morbidity and death due to chronic bronchopleural fistula, empyema, and mediastinitis. [1][2][3][5][6][7] The case of a 13-year-old boy with both tracheal laceration and right main bronchial disruption following blunt chest trauma is herein reported, in which we emphasize the need for a prompt diagnosis and appropriate management.…”

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“…[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] This type of injury is usually associated with major trauma and multiple organ involvement, and hence may consequently be overlooked. Early diagnosis and appropriate management can reduce the incidence of morbidity and death due to chronic bronchopleural fistula, empyema, and mediastinitis.…”

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Tracheobronchial Rupture due to Blunt Chest Trauma: Report of a Case

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Tracheobronchial injuries following blunt chest trauma are uncommon in children. The involvement of both the trachea and right main bronchus separately is highly unusual. We herein report the case of a 13-year-old boy who presented with both a tracheal and right main bronchial rupture following blunt chest trauma. While the tracheal laceration required a tracheotomy, a delayed repair of right main bronchial disruption was performed with a complete preservation of the right lung. The features of this uncommon entity are discussed, with special emphasis on early diagnosis and surgical management.

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Tracheobronchial Rupture due to Blunt Chest Trauma: Report of a Case

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CT diagnosis of traumatic bronchial rupture in children

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Klein

et al. 2002

Pediatric Radiology

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Bronchial rupture is a rare and serious complication of blunt chest trauma in children. The diagnosis of this injury is challenging and requires a high degree of clinical suspicion. It is frequently associated with other severe injuries that may draw the focus of attention away from this potentially catastrophic but treatable injury. The radiographic findings of bronchial rupture have been reported in very few series. We report the findings in two children with bronchial rupture diagnosed by CT, in whom CT resulted in a significant change in patient management.

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