Primary repair of a neonatal bronchial intubation injury.
Premature infants who require endotracheal intubation may be subject to iatrogenic tracheobronchial injuries. Such injuries are relatively rare, can be difficult to diagnose, and are often associated with poor outcomes. We report our experience with diagnosing and successfully treating a proximal bronchial perforation in a neonate by primary surgical repair.
McCann
Ulysses
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Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA.
Kane
Kara
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Nicolette
Linda
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Ratner
Michael
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Baesl
Thomas
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008168:Lung / Q000601:surgery*; D055370:Lung Injury; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013908:Thoracotomy; D016896:Treatment Outcome