An audit of tracheobronchial tree injuries at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

TBTI remains a rare injury. Sepsis was one of the main causes of death in both surgical and conservative management. Conservative management in selected cases is just as effective as definitive surgical management. Overall, there was good outcome with TBTI in this centre.

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South African Journal of Surgery
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2025-03-01
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https://doi.org/10.36303/sajs.01206
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Trauma Management and Diagnosis
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An audit of tracheobronchial tree injuries at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

VC Ntola, Timothy Craig Hardcastle, Xolanani Ntombela
South African Journal of Surgery
Trauma Management and Diagnosis
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An audit of tracheobronchial tree injuries at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

VC Ntola, Timothy Craig Hardcastle, Xolanani Ntombela
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Abstract

TBTI remains a rare injury. Sepsis was one of the main causes of death in both surgical and conservative management. Conservative management in selected cases is just as effective as definitive surgical management. Overall, there was good outcome with TBTI in this centre.

South African Journal of SurgeryVol. 63(1)
University of KwaZulu-Natal (ZA)
Openalex Percentile: Top 77%
Trauma Management and Diagnosis
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An audit of tracheobronchial tree injuries at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal — VC Ntola, Timothy Craig Hardcastle, et al. · South African Journal of Surgery (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS