Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support During Repair of a Noniatrogenic Tracheal Injury.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.03.029.
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Abstract
Tracheal trauma is uncommon but carries major morbidity and mortality. A 26-year-old man sustained a near-transection of the cervical trachea due to penetrating trauma. Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support allowed a controlled primary repair with muscular buttress and facilitated airway management. Facial injuries prevented oral intubation, and retrograde intubation through the transection established an airway. On the 10th postoperative day a percutaneous tracheostomy was performed through the surgical site. This case discusses the management, technical details, and adjuncts to successfully repair complex tracheal injuries.
Medical subject headings
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
- Intraoperative Care
- Trachea
- Wounds, Penetrating