Rupture of the oesophagus during cricoid pressure

Rupture of the oesophagus occurred during the application of cricoid pressure at induction of anaesthesia when the patient vomited. The patient, who was bleeding from a gastric ulcer, was found to have a lower oesophageal tear which, although repaired at operation, resulted in a fatal mediastinitis.

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Published inAnaesthesia Vol. 46; no. 1; p. 40
Main Authors Ralph, S J, Wareham, C A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.01.1991
Subjects
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Cricoid Cartilage
Esophagus - injuries
Female
Humans
Pressure - adverse effects
Rupture
Vomiting - complications
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Summary:Rupture of the oesophagus occurred during the application of cricoid pressure at induction of anaesthesia when the patient vomited. The patient, who was bleeding from a gastric ulcer, was found to have a lower oesophageal tear which, although repaired at operation, resulted in a fatal mediastinitis.
ISSN:0003-2409
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2044.1991.tb09314.x