Review Note

Last Update: 03/02/2025 09:48 AM

Current Deck: ACG Part 2::Thoracic SSU

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Field Change Suggestions:
SS_TS 1.22 Discuss the diagnosis and management of:
- tracheobronchial injury  
  • Presents as pneumothorax and persistent air leak
  • Follows high energy impact, associated with other organ injury (aortic, hepatic)
  • Diagnosis: Flexible bronchoscopy
  • Management
    • Isolate damaged airway - DLT intubation + ventilation to healthy lung
Surigcal reconstruction, may require thoracotomy and lobectomy/pneumonectomy