Tracheal inujry due to blunt chest trauma: a rare surgical emergency | [Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP • 2006]

Author(s):

1. Usman Ahmad: Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery,Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan

2. Muhammad A. Javed: Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery,Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan

3. Saulat H. Fatimi: Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery,Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract:

Tracheal injury is a rare complication of blunt chest trauma. The patients usually present with signs of respiratory distress. Primary repair is the treatment of choice in case of large defects, while small tears can be managed conservatively. Immediate operation is recommended to improve deteriorating pulmonary function. The decrease in mortality and long-term morbidity depends on early diagnosis. We report a case of tracheal injury due to non-penetrating thoracic trauma which was successfully managed with surgery.

Page(s): 422-3

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Published: Journal: Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, Volume: 16, Issue: 6, Year: 2006

Keywords:

Pneumothorax , Blunt trauma , Tracheal rupture

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