Pneumomediastinum due to Penetrating Neck Injury: A Case Report

Penetrating neck injuries are rare, but have a high mortality rate because of the presence of many vital organs in this small region. We reported a tracheal rupture and pneumomediastinum case which occurred due to penetration of a sharp piece of wood to the neck. Hemodynamically stable patient was e...

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Main Authors: Kasım Turgut, Abdullah Algın, Hasan Öğünç Apaydın
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2019-05-01
Series:İstanbul Medical Journal
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Online Access: http://imj.galenos.com.tr/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/pneumomediastinum-due-to-penetrating-neck-njury-a-/21477