title: Ballooned trachea as a consequence of intubation.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Prinsley
mesh_terms: 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