Ruptured bronchus following endobronchial intubation. A case report.
A case of a ruptured bronchus, following endobronchial intubation with a double-lumen tube, is reported. Possible contributing factors and causes of this bronchial rupture are discussed and careful monitoring of cuff pressures is advocated.
D000368:Aged; D001980:Bronchi / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture