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Lebensbedrohliches Hautemphysem nach banalem Stoß gegen den Hals.

Authors :
Neuhäuser, C.
Kroll, T.
Wolf, G.
Uhlich, H.
Tomczyk, L.
Schwarzer, M.
Rohde, M.
Spors, H.
Naehrlich, L.
Mazhari, N.
Litzlbauer, D.
Jux, C.
Source :
Anaesthesist. Feb2019, Vol. 68 Issue 2, p104-107. 4p.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

After a minor blow to the neck from the handlebars of a bike, a 5-year-old boy developed a massive subcutaneous emphysema with respiratory distress. Orotracheal intubation was performed. A computed tomography (CT) scan of the neck and thorax showed a pneumomediastinum and a bilateral pneumothorax. No injury to the large airways was identified. The patient was stabilized by insertion of chest tubes and controlled ventilation. The endoscopic examination of the trachea revealed a tear of the pars membranacea, which was successfully treated conservatively. The specific features of the injury and the airway management are discussed based on a review of the current literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
German
ISSN :
00032417
Volume :
68
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Anaesthesist
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
134653151
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00101-019-0535-9