Partial transsection of the neonatal trachea.
This report describes an unusual case of partial transsection of the neonatal trachea after intubation. Mucosal injury led to the formation of a balloon-shaped, air-filled cyst that did not allow ventilation of the airways either via a tracheal tube or with a face mask. Several minutes after death, the cyst had collapsed and bag and mask ventilation produced adequate chest movements.
University of Children's Hospital, Freiburg, Germany.
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D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D004630:Emergencies; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009092:Mucous Membrane / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D011859:Radiography; D014132:Trachea / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*