Citation

Jamal-Eddine H, Ayed AK, Perić M, Ben-Nakih ME. J. Pediatr. Surg. 2007; 42(4): 719-721.

Affiliation

Thoracic Surgical Department, Chest Diseases Hospital, Kuwait City, Safat 13041, Kuwait.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2006.12.043

PMID

17448774

Abstract

Tracheobronchial injuries in children occur rarely. Their diagnosis is often very difficult and needs a high degree of suspicion, with in-depth knowledge of the anatomy of and radiological findings for the chest. With proper surgical management, even a delayed diagnosis can result in normal lung function. We discuss 2 cases of major airway injuries with successful outcomes and present some interesting surgical maneuvers.

Language: en