title: Repair of tracheal tear during oesophagectomy using the mobilised stomach.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Krishnan
authors.forename: V K
authors.initials: VK
authors.lastname: Khanijow
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ong
authors.forename: A E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Delilkan
mesh_terms: 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