Nonsurgical treatment of a severe tracheal rupture after endotracheal intubation.

Zettl, R; Waydhas, C; Biberthaler, P; Lewan, U; Riedl, V; Duswald, K H; Ruchholtz, S · Crit Care Med · 1999

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report the case of an 82-yr-old woman with a large complete longitudinal tracheal rupture, following endotracheal intubation. The patient was treated nonoperatively with excellent outcome. The diagnostic and therapeutic course as well as other therapeutic options are discussed.

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