title: A complication of percutaneous tracheostomy whilst using the Combitube for airway control.
abstract: We report the occurrence of oesophageal perforation and dilatation during percutaneous tracheostomy. The Combitube was used for airway maintenance during this procedure. This case highlights the limitations of the Combitube when used in this situation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anaesthetics, Manchester Royal Infirmary, UK.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Letheren
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Parry
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Slater
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy*; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D012121:Respiration, Artificial; D014132:Trachea / Q000293:injuries*; D014139:Tracheostomy