The long distance transport with the support of ECMO in a patient with bronchial rupture

Tracheobronchial rupture following blunt chest trauma is rare.Since high mortality of tracheobronchial rupture,accurate diagnosis and efficient treatment should be implemented as soon as possible.Here,we present the case of a patient who came across a car accident,resulting in the right main bronchial injuries and status epilepticus.He was diagnosed 3 days later and transmitted to our hospital after a long distance transport with the support of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(ECMO).The repair of bronchial injuries was performed successfully.This case indicated that ECMO is beneficial for tracheobronchial rupture and status epilepticus.