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Total cervical tracheal rupture following blunt trauma
Ahmet Dumanlı1, Adem Gencer1, Neşe Nur User2
1Department of Chest Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey.
Tuberkuloz Ve Toraks
|January 27, 2019
Summary
A rare case of total cervical tracheal rupture from blunt trauma in a traffic accident is presented. Emergency tracheostomy and surgical anastomosis successfully treated the life-threatening injury.
Area of Science:
- Trauma Surgery
- Emergency Medicine
- Thoracic Surgery
Background:
- Tracheal ruptures are uncommon and life-threatening injuries.
- Cervical tracheal injuries typically result from penetrating trauma, with blunt trauma being exceedingly rare.
Observation:
- A 32-year-old male presented with dyspnea and stridor post-traffic accident.
- Computed tomography confirmed a total cervical tracheal rupture below the cricoid cartilage.
Findings:
- Emergency tracheostomy secured the airway, followed by surgical anastomosis via a Collar's incision.
- The patient recovered without complications, aside from temporary hoarseness, and was discharged on postoperative day 16.
Implications:
- This case highlights the possibility of total cervical tracheal rupture from blunt trauma.
- Prompt airway management and surgical repair are crucial for favorable outcomes in such rare injuries.
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