Repair of tracheal tear during oesophagectomy using the mobilised stomach.
Tracheal tears are not as uncommon as initially thought. The resultant insufficiency and hypoxia can be life-threatening. The keystone in management is early recognition and diagnosis. Immediate surgical repair is essential.
Krishnan
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MM
Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Khanijow
V K
VK
Ong
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G
Delilkan
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D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology; D013270:Stomach / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014132:Trachea / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D014139:Tracheostomy; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery