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Spent bullet in the bronchus.

James V O'Connor1, James M Haan, Joshua L Wright

  • 1Thoracic and Vascular Trauma, R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 22 South Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.

The American Surgeon
|May 9, 2006
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This case report details the successful treatment of a rare penetrating tracheal trauma from a gunshot wound. A spent bullet lodged in the bronchus was successfully removed, preserving airway function.

Area of Science:

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Penetrating tracheal trauma is uncommon but can cause life-threatening airway compromise.
  • Associated esophageal or vascular injuries frequently complicate tracheal trauma.
  • Retained ballistic fragments within the airway present unique clinical challenges.

Observation:

  • A patient sustained a gunshot wound to the anterior cervical trachea.
  • A spent bullet was found lodged in the left lower lobe bronchus.
  • The injury resulted in significant airway compromise.

Findings:

  • The patient underwent successful surgical treatment for the tracheal injury.
  • The retained ballistic fragment was safely removed from the bronchus.

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  • Airway patency and function were restored post-intervention.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of prompt diagnosis and management of penetrating airway injuries.
    • Successful retrieval of airway foreign bodies is crucial for preventing complications.
    • Advances in trauma care enable favorable outcomes even in complex ballistic tracheal injuries.