Erschienen in:
09.01.2021 | Case report
Bilateral pneumothoraces secondary to an isolated midline zone 1 cervical stab injury
verfasst von:
Srikanth Kasturi, Arvind Muthirevula, Amulya Siddarameshwar Gadennavar, Vijay Cholenahalli Lingaraju
Erschienen in:
Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
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Ausgabe 3/2021
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Abstract
Penetrating neck trauma, though rare, carries a high morbidity and mortality risk if not recognized promptly, due to the presence of vital neurovascular and airway elements within a closed compartment. We describe the unique presentation of a high zone 1 anterior midline cervical stab injury with bilateral large pneumothoraces and extensive pneumomediastinum. Understanding the respiratory mechanics and a high clinical suspicion will help to recognize such complications of tracheobronchial injuries and their timely management is key to salvage of these patients.