Complete bronchial rupture in a child: report of a case
PEDIATRIC SURGERY INTERNATIONAL, vol.21, no.8, pp.665-668, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 21 Issue: 8
- Publication Date: 2005
- Doi Number: 10.1007/s00383-005-1434-5
- Journal Name: PEDIATRIC SURGERY INTERNATIONAL
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.665-668
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Tracheobronchial rupture due to blunt chest trauma is a rare and serious injury in children. The diagnosis is usually difficult and may be overlooked because of the variability of symptoms and findings. Fiberendoscopy is useful in children with stable tracheal or bronchial ruptures. However, in the emergency situation, fiberendoscopy may not be appropriate, and thoracotomy and primary anastomosis may be the best option.