Double-barrel reconstruction for complex bronchial disruption due to blunt thoracic trauma.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.05.009.
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Abstract
We herein present a case of a 20-year-old man who presented with complex rupture of bronchus after blunt chest trauma. The involvement of both the main bronchus and right upper bronchus separately is unusual. Emergency double-barrel bronchial reconstruction was performed with complete preservation of the right lung. Such a serious bronchial injury with a positive outcome has not been reported so far. The features of this uncommon entity are discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Bronchi
- Plastic Surgery Procedures
- Thoracic Injuries
- Wounds, Nonpenetrating