Ballooned trachea as a consequence of intubation.
A case of iatrogenic tracheal dilatation is presented. This potentially fatal complication of endotracheal intubation may escape early detection. It is well demonstrated by CT scanning.
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D000328:Adult; D004108:Dilatation, Pathologic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D014139:Tracheostomy