Complete airway obstruction in a ventilated patient after oesophageal dilatation.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A case of instrumental perforation of the oesophagus is presented. This caused systemic sepsis, requiring tracheal intubation and positive pressure ventilation. Sudden unexpected life-threatening airway obstruction was caused by distal tracheal compression by a peritracheal abscess. The aetiology and management of distal tracheal obstruction is discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Airway Obstruction
- Esophageal Perforation
- Pleural Effusion
- Tracheal Stenosis