Tracheal rupture after tracheal intubation.
We report a case of tracheal rupture in an 84-yr-old patient after tracheal intubation. The aetiology and treatment are discussed and the recent literature is reviewed.
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
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Regragui
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Fagan
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Natrajan
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000209:etiology; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012421:Rupture; D013997:Time Factors; D014132:Trachea / Q000293:injuries*