UNRECOGNIZED TRACHEAL RUPTURE AFTER ELECTIVE INTUBATION

Authors : Neriman Defne ALTINBAŞ, Havva Şahin KAVAKLI, Fatih TANRIVERDİ

Pages : 37-39

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Publication Date : 2011-01-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Tracheal rupture is a rare but potentially a life-threatening condition. However sometimes, the symptoms and signs may be delayed. A case of tracheal rupture after elective orotracheal intubation for laparoscopic surgery who presented the next day to the emergency department with dyspnea is being presented. Tracheal rupture may present after hours, careful physical examination and diagnostic evaluation is crucial to decide the appropriate management plan
Keywords : Dyspnea, Intraoperative Intubation, Subcutaneous Emphysema, Bronchoscopy, Complication