Near-fatal complication of tracheal T-tube use.
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.
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