Traumatic rupture of right mainstem bronchus in a child.
Journal: The Journal Of Emergency Medicine
Published:
Abstract
We report a case of a 7-year-old boy who sustained a ruptured right mainstem bronchus in a motor vehicle accident. The clinical presentation, pathophysiology, and diagnosis of tracheobronchial injuries secondary to nonpenetrating thoracic trauma are discussed.
Authors
M Hughes, O Hayes, S Guertin, J Mcgillicuddy