@article{ref1,
title="Traumatic pediatric tracheal rupture after blunt force sporting injury: case report and review of the literature",
journal="Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology",
year="2021",
author="Taylor, Alon and Menon, Seema and Grant, Peter and Currie, Bruce and Soma, Marlene",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: This paper presents the case of a traumatic tracheal rupture in a pediatric patient. The body of literature of the clinical features, evaluation, and management of this uncommon presentation is discussed. CASE: A 13-year-old boy sustained an intrathoracic tracheal rupture whilst playing Australian Rules football. He developed hallmark clinical features of air extravasation and was intubated prior to transfer to a tertiary pediatric center for further management. After a short trial of conservative management, his respiratory status deteriorated and he was taken to the operating theater for open surgical repair of the defect. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Traumatic rupture of the trachea is a rare injury in children. This case demonstrates the dynamic nature of this serious injury and the need for multidisciplinary care in achieving the optimal outcome.  Keywords: Australian football <p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0003-4894",
doi="10.1177/00034894211046707",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/00034894211046707"
}