Abstract
A 25-year-old male who had been involved in a traffic accident presented with a neurological disorder, bilateral pneumothoraces, and pneumomediastinum. Bronchoscopy revealed a complex rupture of the left bronchial tract. MRI revealed a sinus valsalva aneurysm. The bronchial lesion was first repaired via left thoracotomy. 10 days later, the aorta was repaired via sternotomy. In cases of combined bronchial and aortic lesion, a concomitant repair is not mandatory, at least when the aortic lesion appears limited and shows no signs of dissection.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 382-383 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2001 |
Keywords
- Aortic rupture
- Bronchial rupture
- Thoracic trauma
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine