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Complex bronchial ruptures successfully treated with primary reconstruction and limited lung resection

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Bronchial injuries are rare (1.0%–2.8% of all trauma cases) but potentially fatal, with 80% of patients dying before reaching a medical facility. They occur after penetrating or blunt chest trauma. Bronchial injuries require careful evaluation and meticulous operative repair. Adequate diagnosis is missed initially in up to 68% of cases, particularly in the presence of other organ injuries. An early correct diagnosis and prompt surgical management are mandatory to prevent mortality and morbidity.

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  1. Nael Al-Sarraf

    Present address: , Al-Deya, PO Box 15179, Code 35452, Kuwait

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  1. Department of Thoracic Surgery, Chest Disease Hospital, Al-Deya, Kuwait

    Hassan Jamal-Eddine, Adel K. Ayed, Chezhian Chandrasekaran & Nael Al-Sarraf

  2. Department of Cardiac Surgery, Chest Disease Hospital, Al-Deya, Kuwait

    Miodrag Peric

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Jamal-Eddine, H., Ayed, A.K., Peric, M. et al. Complex bronchial ruptures successfully treated with primary reconstruction and limited lung resection. Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 57, 261–263 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11748-008-0351-7

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