Tracheobronchial rupture after emergency intubation

Iatrogenic injuries of the trachea are rare. We report a case of tracheobronchial rupture in a 77-year-old woman after emergency intubation. Early bronchoscopy showed a rupture of the posterior wall of the trachea into the right main bronchus with a total length of 9.5 cm. A right thoracotomy was pe...

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Published in:	The Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon Vol. 47; no. 6; p. 395
Main Authors:	Evagelopoulos, N, Tossios, P, Wanke, W, Krian, A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Germany 01-12-1999
Subjects:	Aged Bronchi - injuries Emergencies Female Humans Intubation, Intratracheal - adverse effects Rupture Trachea - injuries
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Summary:	Iatrogenic injuries of the trachea are rare. We report a case of tracheobronchial rupture in a 77-year-old woman after emergency intubation. Early bronchoscopy showed a rupture of the posterior wall of the trachea into the right main bronchus with a total length of 9.5 cm. A right thoracotomy was performed and the tracheal rupture was managed successfully by primary suture. Surgical treatment and possible causes of this lesion are discussed with reference to the literature.
ISSN:	0171-6425
DOI:	10.1055/s-2007-1013183