Partial transsection of the neonatal trachea.

Krause, M F; Hoehn, T · Resuscitation · 1998

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

This report describes an unusual case of partial transsection of the neonatal trachea after intubation. Mucosal injury led to the formation of a balloon-shaped, air-filled cyst that did not allow ventilation of the airways either via a tracheal tube or with a face mask. Several minutes after death, the cyst had collapsed and bag and mask ventilation produced adequate chest movements.

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