Fortuitous esophageal intubation.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Esophageal malposition is a potentially disastrous complication of attempted airway intubation. We report an unusual case in which a promptly recognized esophageal intubation aided detection of a perforated gastric ulcer. After the endotracheal tube was repositioned and the ulcer was surgically repaired, our patient had an excellent outcome.
Medical subject headings
- Esophagus
- Intubation
- Peptic Ulcer Perforation
- Stomach Ulcer