American Research Journal of Clinical Case Reports

Blunt trauma is a rare cause of complete tracheal transection (CTT). We present a young adult male, with CTT after accidental hanging with men scarf. Initially, he had non-significant signs, and then respiratory distress occurred with immediate orotracheal intubation. Computed tomography and bronchoscopy confirmed the diagnosis of CTT. intraoperatively, tracheostomy tube was placed followed by surgical repair of cricotracheal separation and injured posterior wall of the trachea. The patient was decannulated after 3 weeks. The medical treatment and voice training continued after decannuation for unilateral vocal cord paresis as a result of unilateral injury of recurrent laryngeal nerve.In conclusion, initial airway securing with rapid stepwise diagnosis and early surgical repair are helpful for life-saving of a patient with CTT due to blunt trauma. Keywords: Trachea, airway, trauma, injury