Fatal haemorrhage from the innominate artery complicating tracheostomy.
A fatal haemorrhage of the innominate artery complicating tracheostomy for obstructive carcinoma of the larynx is reported. The possible mechanism of the rupture is discussed and methods of management are suggested.
D000328:Adult; D016122:Brachiocephalic Trunk / Q000293:injuries; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012421:Rupture / Q000209:etiology; D014140:Tracheotomy