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Tracheal fracture

A tracheal fracture is an injury, usually caused by trauma, of the trachea. This is characterised by a fractureor break in one or more of the cartilagerings of the trachea. This can lead to collapse of the airwayrequiring possible emergency tracheotomy.

See also

  • intubation
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