Health Dictionary
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Tracheal fracture
Introduction
Overview
Overview
A tracheal fracture is an injury, usually caused by trauma, of the trachea. This is characterised by a fracture or break in one or more of the cartilage rings of the trachea. This can lead to collapse of the airway requiring possible emergency tracheotomy
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