A case of tracheal obstruction during oesophageal removal of a foreign body.
A patient was admitted with an impacted foreign body in the oesophagus. Repeated attempts to remove it during oesophagoscopy proved difficult and caused obstruction of the trachea during manipulation of the foreign body. A smaller endotracheal tube was subsequently placed in the trachea relieving the obstruction.
Shah
M K
MK
Department of Anaesthesia, Kandang Kerbau Hospital, Singapore.
Lim
Y C
YC
D020701:Esophagoscopes; D004945:Esophagoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D004947:Esophagus; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000209:etiology*