Abstract
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.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Anastomosis, Surgical
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Bronchi / injuries*
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Bronchi / pathology
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Bronchi / physiopathology
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Bronchi / surgery*
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Bronchoscopy / methods
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Early Diagnosis
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Female
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Fiber Optic Technology
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Humans
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Male
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Pneumonectomy*
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Radiography, Thoracic
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Respiratory Function Tests
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Rupture
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Time Factors
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Treatment Outcome
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Wounds, Nonpenetrating / diagnostic imaging
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Wounds, Nonpenetrating / pathology
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Wounds, Nonpenetrating / physiopathology
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Wounds, Nonpenetrating / surgery*
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Wounds, Penetrating / diagnostic imaging
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Wounds, Penetrating / pathology
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Wounds, Penetrating / physiopathology
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Wounds, Penetrating / surgery*