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- Title
Traumatic Pediatric Tracheal Rupture After Blunt Force Sporting Injury: Case Report and Review of the Literature.
- Authors
Taylor, Alon; Menon, Seema; Grant, Peter; Currie, Bruce; Soma, Marlene
- Abstract
Objective: This paper presents the case of a traumatic tracheal rupture in a pediatric patient. The body of literature of the clinical features, evaluation, and management of this uncommon presentation is discussed. Case: A 13-year-old boy sustained an intrathoracic tracheal rupture whilst playing Australian Rules football. He developed hallmark clinical features of air extravasation and was intubated prior to transfer to a tertiary pediatric center for further management. After a short trial of conservative management, his respiratory status deteriorated and he was taken to the operating theater for open surgical repair of the defect. Conclusion: Traumatic rupture of the trachea is a rare injury in children. This case demonstrates the dynamic nature of this serious injury and the need for multidisciplinary care in achieving the optimal outcome.
- Subjects
TRACHEA injuries; BLUNT trauma; STERNOCLAVICULAR joint; THORACOTOMY; ARTERIAL dissections; AUSTRALIAN football; CHEST X rays; FOOTBALL injuries; AIRWAY (Anatomy); HEALTH care teams; ADOLESCENCE
- Publication
Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology, 2022, Vol 131, Issue 8, p923
- ISSN
0003-4894
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/00034894211046707