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Rahul Dadhwal1, Chinthaka P Bulathsinghala2, Irfan Choudhry3
1Pulmonary Medicine, Corpus Christi Medical Center, Corpus Christi, USA.
Abstract:
Tracheobronchial injuries are either traumatic or iatrogenic but can be lethal in a high dependency setting if not managed promptly. There are few reported cases of cocaine-induced airway damage and barotrauma due to thermal or ischemic injury and increased intra-alveolar pressure. We present a sui generis case of cocaine-induced bronchial laceration with pneumomediastinum which was challenging to diagnose based on the patient's recent history of hospitalization, as well as the patient's reluctance to share the history of cocaine use. The patient was successfully managed conservatively. Here, we discuss the mechanism involved and the various treatment options available, along with the role of early involvement of the multidisciplinary team to deliver the best possible outcome.
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