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Primary surgical repair of traumatic ruptured bronchus intermedius in closed chest trauma
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Veröffentlicht: | 22. Oktober 2008 |
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Traumatic rupture of the major intrathoracic airway following blunt thoracic trauma is a potentially lethal injury which can be repaired successfully if the diagnosis is made early. Early repair of the bronchus will ensure a good anatomic result and almost complete return of pulmonary function.This article describes the situation in a patient with complete transversal and partial longitudinal rupture of the bronchus intermedius after car accidents. Bronchus injury was repaired primarily with uneventful recovery.
Key words: blunt thoracic trauma, airway rupture, early surgery