1.
J Trauma
; 41(5): 892-4, 1996 Nov.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-8913222
ABSTRACT
The clinical features and successful management of a patient with right main bronchus disruption after blunt chest trauma are described. The presentation was one of bilateral tension pneumothoraces. A high index of suspicion, coupled with appropriate airway management at presentation, was vital for the successful treatment of this patient. Surgical resection using a sleeve lobectomy, an operation rarely used in trauma patients, was highly effective in this patient, and the technique is described in this report.
Subject(s)
Bronchi/injuries , Bronchi/surgery , Lung Injury , Lung/surgery , Thoracic Injuries/surgery , Wounds, Nonpenetrating/surgery , Accidents, Traffic , Adult , Humans , Male , Pneumonectomy/methods , Respiration, Artificial , Thoracic Injuries/therapy , Wounds, Nonpenetrating/therapy
2.
Intensive Care Med
; 15(2): 140-1, 1989.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-2715505
ABSTRACT
Two patients suffered perforation of the oesophagus during attempted placement of a cricothyroid minitracheostomy. We discuss the probable mechanisms and means of preventing such a recurrence.
Subject(s)
Esophageal Perforation/etiology , Tracheostomy/adverse effects , Esophageal Perforation/diagnostic imaging , Female , Humans , Laryngeal Cartilages/anatomy & histology , Middle Aged , Radiography , Tracheostomy/methods
3.
Lancet
; 2(8569): 1207-8, 1987 Nov 21.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-2890828
