Pulmonary laceration secondary to a traumatic soccer injury: a case report and review of the literature

Am J Emerg Med. 2013 Nov;31(11):1625.e1-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2013.06.032. Epub 2013 Sep 21.

Abstract

Pulmonary lacerations are an uncommon injury typically associated with high-impact trauma. Most cases occur as a result of high-speed road traffic collisions. Although chest wall and pleural injuries are commonly associated with sports-related thoracic trauma, pulmonary injuries are far less common. There are only a few reported cases of significant pulmonary trauma associated with sports injuries, the majority of which have described pulmonary contusions occurring as a result of thoracic injury sustained while playing high-impact contact sports such as American football. Pulmonary laceration occurring as result of soccer-related thoracic trauma has never previously been reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Humans
  • Lacerations / diagnostic imaging
  • Lacerations / etiology*
  • Lung Injury / diagnostic imaging
  • Lung Injury / etiology*
  • Male
  • Soccer / injuries*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed