BACKGROUND: The purpose of the current study was to investigate the most effective diagnostic method and the effect of surgical treatment on traumatic main bronchial rupture. METHODS: Chest X-rays, CT and fiberoptic bronchoscopy were the main means used to confirm the diagnosis. Surgery was performed as early as possible. RESULTS: Pneumonectomy was performed in 1 patient. Bronchial end-to-end anastomosis was performed in 10 patients whose lungs were well ventilated, and lung function recovered. CONCLUSION: Main bronchial rupture occurs relatively rarely. Early diagnosis and operative intervention can save lives.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of the current study was to investigate the most effective diagnostic method and the effect of surgical treatment on traumatic main bronchial rupture. METHODS: Chest X-rays, CT and fiberoptic bronchoscopy were the main means used to confirm the diagnosis. Surgery was performed as early as possible. RESULTS: Pneumonectomy was performed in 1 patient. Bronchial end-to-end anastomosis was performed in 10 patients whose lungs were well ventilated, and lung function recovered. CONCLUSION: Main bronchial rupture occurs relatively rarely. Early diagnosis and operative intervention can save lives.
Authors: David Schibilsky; Arne Driessen; William James White; Rolf Lefering; Thomas Paffrath; Bertil Bouillon; Tobias Walker; Christian Schlensak; Manuel Mutschler Journal: Sci Rep Date: 2020-11-25 Impact factor: 4.379