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Ponte Academic Journal
May 2016, Volume 72, Issue 5

An Unusual case of isolated trachea injury causing partial respiratory tract obstruction: A case report and Literature Review

Author(s): Dr. Abdullateef Softah

J. Ponte - May 2016 - Volume 72 - Issue 5
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Abstract:
We are presenting a case of a isolated accidental bullet injury to trachea in a three year old child. The bullet was partially occluding the trachea, which was a challenge for inserting the endotracheal tube for maintaining the airway without causing the dislodgement and tracheal obstruction. Special care was observed for intubation. Then the patient was operated. During surgery the bullet was removed and the trachea was repaired.
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