title: [Esophageal perforation caused by tracheal intubation].
abstract: Esophageal perforation is an unusual complication of tracheal intubation caused by technical error. Its diagnosis is easily made which is very important since it requires prompt treatment. A case observed in the emergency room of our training hospital is reported. The patient recovered with adequate measures.
authors: Departamento de Clínica Médica, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo.
authors: M E
authors: ME
authors: Sproesser
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Lichtenstein
authors: A dos S
authors: Ados S
authors: Rocha
mesh_terms: D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged
vernacular_title: Perfuração esofagina causada pela intubaçao traqueal.