Molina Fernandez, Elena , MORENO LUNA, RAMÓN, Lopez Navas, Francisco , Lopez Porras, Marta , Gimenez, C. , Sanchez Gomez, Serafin
No
Turk. Arch. Otorhinolaryn.
Article
Científica
01/09/2017
000412200600010
Tracheobronchial injuries are closely related to orotra-cheal intubations and chest traumas. Stabbing injuries are very rare and often life threatening because of the damage to vital structures such as the respiratory tract and large arterial or venous vessels. Early diagnosis and treatment of penetrating neck injuries increase survival rates. We report a case of the tracheobronchial section with a penetrating stabbing wound on the left laterocervical area associated with contralateral pneumothorax, requiring urgent surgical pulmonary repair, tracheal suture, and tracheotomy. Prompt action with a multidisciplinary approach resulted in a favorable outcome.
Tracheal disease; penetrating wounds; airway management; stab wounds