Traumatic injuries to the trachea and bronchi: a narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

In this narrative review, we aim to provide a definition of traumatic tracheo-bronchial injuries as well as an approach to their diagnosis and management, including operative and non-operative strategies.

Background

Traumatic tracheo-bronchial injuries are relatively uncommon, but are associated with a high mortality, both at the scene and among patients who survive to hospital. Management often requires an emergency airway, usually intubation over a flexible bronchoscope, followed by definitive repair.

Methods

The published literature on the diagnosis and management of traumatic airway injuries was searched through PubMed. Additional references were identified from the bibliography of relevant publications identified. The evidence was then summarized in a n

SUBMITTER: Antonescu I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9385878 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature