Open AccessBilateral pneumothoraces secondary to an isolated midline zone 1 cervical stab injury
Author(s) -
Srikanth Kasturi,
Arvind Muthirevula,
Amulya Siddarameshwar Gadennavar,
Vijay Cholenahalli Lingaraju
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
indian journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery/indian journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.114
H-Index - 9
eISSN - 0973-7723
pISSN - 0970-9134
DOI - 10.1007/s12055-020-01094-w
Subject(s) - pneumomediastinum , medicine , surgery , presentation (obstetrics) , neurovascular bundle , stab wound , cardiothoracic surgery , airway , tamponade , pneumothorax
Penetrating neck trauma, though rare, carries a high morbidity and mortality risk if not recognized promptly, due to the presence of vital neurovascular and airway elements within a closed compartment. We describe the unique presentation of a high zone 1 anterior midline cervical stab injury with bilateral large pneumothoraces and extensive pneumomediastinum. Understanding the respiratory mechanics and a high clinical suspicion will help to recognize such complications of tracheobronchial injuries and their timely management is key to salvage of these patients.