Journal Basic Info
- Impact Factor: 1.995**
- H-Index: 8
- ISSN: 2474-1647
- DOI: 10.25107/2474-1647
Major Scope
- General Surgery
- Ophthalmic Surgery
- Pediatric Surgery
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Bariatric Surgery
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Breast Surgery
Abstract
Citation: Clin Surg. 2017;2(1):1710.Case Report | Open Access
Diagnosis and Management of an Isolated Tracheal Gunshot Wound
David S. Demos and Leah M. Backhus
Department of Thoracic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, USA
*Correspondance to: David S. Demos
PDF Full Text DOI: 10.25107/2474-1647.1710
Abstract
Penetrating trauma to the intrathoracic tracheobronchial tree continues to present a unique and challenging emergency. We present a case of an isolated gunshot wound to the distal trachea, and discuss the challenges in diagnosis and management of such injuries.
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Demos DS, Backhus LM. Diagnosis and Management of an Isolated Tracheal Gunshot Wound. Clin Surg. 2017; 2: 1710.