Challenges in the Initial Management of Complete Tracheal Transection after Blunt Neck Trauma Blunt Complete Transection of Trachea

Abstract

Tracheal transection after blunt trauma is a rare case presented at the emergency department.It is challenging in its diagnosis and treatment. Deceleration with shearing forces and a strong impact against the cervical spine are the possible known mechanisms of closed injury to cervical trachea [1]. The injury includes fracture of the tracheal cartilage rings with or without lesions of deep neck structures as larynx, oesophagus, nerves and vessels. The little experience of trauma team with this rare entity mayresult in negligence or delay of its appropriate management.