Rupture of the stomach caused by manual ventilation during laryngospasm.

Larsen, K M; Laursen, R J · Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · 1996

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report a case, in which laryngospasm developed due to a failed intubation under sedation. During ventilation tension pneumoperitoneum developed resulting in cardiac and respiratory failure. Laparotomy revealed two tears on the lesser curvature of the stomach. Factors influencing stomach rupture are discussed.

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