Tracheal rupture after tracheal intubation.
Tracheal rupture is a rare complication of tracheal intubation. We present a case of tracheal rupture which was diagnosed 20 h after a smooth intubation sequence and uncomplicated anaesthesia. Possible causes are discussed with reference to cases described previously.
van Klarenbosch
J
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Department of Anaesthesiology, Academic Hospital Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Meyer
J
J
de Lange
J J
JJ
D000768:Anesthesia, General; D003371:Cough / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012421:Rupture / Q000209:etiology; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects; D014132:Trachea / Q000293:injuries*