[Diagnosis of traumatic ruptures of the bronchi]

The author presents a report on the course of the disease and diagnostic difficulties of a rupture of the bronchus in a patient with a severe thoracic injury. He draws attention to the diagnostic difficulties in these injuries and evaluates diagnostic and therapeutic possibilities. She assumes that with more frequent chest injuries the possible more frequent incidence of these injuries must be foreseen. The author emphasizes interdisciplinary team work in the diagnosis of the condition and the comprehensive character of care.