Traumatic Bronchial Rupture - An Unusual Case

Dr. S. Manimaran, Dr. Ajay Narasimhan, Dr. Naveen Elangovan

Abstract: Trauma is the third most common cause of death in all age groups. One out of four patients die due to chest trauma. Blunt injuries constitute the majority of chest trauma. This indicates the importance of chest trauma among all traumas and it requires urgent intervention.

Keywords: blunt injury, pneumothorax, bronchial cut off, fallen lung sign, reconstructive surgery