Tracheal rupture after tracheal intubation.

van Klarenbosch, J; Meyer, J; de Lange, J J · Br J Anaesth · 1994

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Tracheal rupture is a rare complication of tracheal intubation. We present a case of tracheal rupture which was diagnosed 20 h after a smooth intubation sequence and uncomplicated anaesthesia. Possible causes are discussed with reference to cases described previously.

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