Bilateral pneumothoraces secondary to an isolated midline zone 1 cervical stab injury

Penetrating neck trauma, though rare, carries a high morbidity and mortality risk if not recognized promptly, due to the presence of vital neurovascular and airway elements within a closed compartment. We describe the unique presentation of a high zone 1 anterior midline cervical stab injury with bi...

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Published in:Indian journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery 2021-05, Vol.37 (3), p.338-340
Main Authors: Kasturi, Srikanth, Muthirevula, Arvind, Gadennavar, Amulya Siddarameshwar, Lingaraju, Vijay Cholenahalli
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiac Surgery
Case Report
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Vascular Surgery
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Summary:Penetrating neck trauma, though rare, carries a high morbidity and mortality risk if not recognized promptly, due to the presence of vital neurovascular and airway elements within a closed compartment. We describe the unique presentation of a high zone 1 anterior midline cervical stab injury with bilateral large pneumothoraces and extensive pneumomediastinum. Understanding the respiratory mechanics and a high clinical suspicion will help to recognize such complications of tracheobronchial injuries and their timely management is key to salvage of these patients.
ISSN:0970-9134
0973-7723
DOI:10.1007/s12055-020-01094-w