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Ann R Coll Surg Engl
; 85(4): 245-7, 2003 Jul.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12855026
ABSTRACT
Tracheal transection is a rare injury after blunt trauma. The presence of complete tracheal transection in the intubated, ventilating patient is even more rare and constitutes a major diagnostic challenge. The liberal use of computed tomography (CT) scans as an adjunct to endoscopy is paramount.