Combined late diagnosed right main bronchial disruption and chylothorax from blunt chest trauma.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Both main bronchial disruption and chylothorax are uncommon injuries associated with blunt thoracic trauma. We report the case of a patient who presented late after traumatic rupture of the right main bronchus who also had a traumatic chylothorax.
Medical subject headings
- Bronchi
- Chylothorax
- Thoracic Duct
- Thoracic Injuries
- Wounds, Nonpenetrating