Penetrating Tracheal Injury in a Child from a Rooster Bite: A Rare and Unprecedented Case Report
Abstract
Abstract
Penetrating tracheal injuries in the pediatric population are uncommon and are most frequently associated with high-energy trauma or animal attacks, such as dog bites¹. However, avian-related penetrating injuries are exceedingly rare, with no documented cases of tracheal injury caused by rooster bites found in the literature. This report presents a rare case of a 3-year-old child who sustained a tracheal perforation secondary to a rooster bite to the neck. The clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, surgical intervention, and successful outcome are discussed. This case highlights the importance of early recognition and prompt management of rare penetrating neck injuries in children.
Downloads
References
2. Grewal DS, et al. "Management of penetrating neck trauma in children: A 10-year experience." J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2012;73(3):758-763.
3. Linney A, et al. "Airway trauma due to dog bites in children: A rare but serious concern." Pediatr Emerg Care. 2018;34(3):e55-e58.
4. Kunkel M, et al. "Evaluation and repair of tracheal injuries in pediatric patients." Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2017;157(6):1094-1100.
5. Baker T. "Aggression in roosters: Behavioral traits and risks to humans." Avian Med Rev. 2016;12(2):85-89.
6. Chen C, et al. "Subtle presentation of pediatric airway trauma: Diagnostic pitfalls." Pediatr Radiol. 2019;49(4):465-470.
7. O'Connell JE, et al. "Utility of bronchoscopy in pediatric neck trauma." Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2015;124(7):537-543.
Copyright (c) 2025 Author (s). Published by Siddharth Health Research and Social Welfare Society
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
OAI - Open Archives Initiative
