title: Near-fatal complication of tracheal T-tube use.
abstract: Stenosis of the larynx and trachea is an unfortunate sequel to many thermal injuries. Numerous surgical techniques have been developed for correction of such problems, many involving use of a tracheal T-tube. We report a serious complication attributed to the use of such a tube. Factors contributing to this complication are analyzed and methods for avoiding similar near-catastrophes discussed.
mesh_terms: D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D002057:Burns, Chemical; D005547:Foreign Bodies; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000628:therapy*; D014139:Tracheostomy / Q000295:instrumentation