Perioperative extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in traumatic bronchial avulsion

Traumatic bronchial avulsion is standardly treated with emergent lobectomy versus primary repair. We reviewed our experience with peri-operative use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to manage respiratory failure in two cases of pediatric chest trauma. ECMO can be an effective interventi...

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Main Authors: Erin E. Bennett, Salim Aljabari, Scott Short, Eric Scaife, W. Brad Poss
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-08-01
Series:Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213576618301180
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Summary:Traumatic bronchial avulsion is standardly treated with emergent lobectomy versus primary repair. We reviewed our experience with peri-operative use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to manage respiratory failure in two cases of pediatric chest trauma. ECMO can be an effective intervention to overcome respiratory failure, facilitate surgical repair, and promote healing in bronchial injuries as a result of blunt chest trauma in children. Keywords: Pediatric trauma, Respiratory failure, Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, ECMO, Bronchial avulsion
ISSN:2213-5766