Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.  1998 Feb;31(2):182-185.

Delayed Bronchoplasty in Complete Transection of Left Main Bronchus after Blunt Trauma

• Kim MC
• Lee JY
• Cho KS
• Park CC
• You SY

Abstract

Recently, The non-penetrating injury of bronchus has been increased, especially by traffic accident. Early diagnosis and primary repair of bronchial injury not only restore normal lung function but also avoid the difficulties and complications associated with delayed diagnosis and repair. This report describes about a case of total collapse and consolidation of left lung with the complete transection of nearly bifurcated portion of left main bronchus , lasted for 2weeks after traffic accident. This was diagnosed by fiberbronchoscopy and 3-D chest computed tomography (CT). She underwent the sleeve resection and end to end anastomosis, and postoperative PEEP for 2 days, suctioning twice by fiberbronchoscopy, continue postural drainge and physiotherapy were applied. She had almost full expansion of the left lung at discharge.

Keyword

Bronchial rupture; Chest trauma

MeSH Terms

Accidents, Traffic
Bronchi*
Delayed Diagnosis
Early Diagnosis
Lung
Suction
Thorax